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The aim of the Heimlich maneuver is to remove any object escaping the trachea by applying pressure to the abdominal cavity. The trachea may become clogged when children swallow an object or remain in their throats while adults eat something. The most effective way to get rid of this situation is to implement the Heimlich maneuver.