Moments of terror erupted at a pizzeria in Sant'Agata de' Goti, Benevento, where a 10-year-old boy nearly choked on a piece of pizza that went down the wrong way.
He was saved by a woman, Pasqualina Ruggiero, a health worker, who with her quick wit and the Heimlich maneuver avoided the worst.
"I was only doing my duty," Mrs. Ruggiero humbly declared, trying to avoid media attention. Her prompt action saved the child's life, who was turning blue and in serious respiratory distress.
It all happened the other evening, during a dinner with friends at a local pizzeria.
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But Pasqualina Ruggiero, with her years of experience in the healthcare field, immediately understood what was happening. Without hesitation, she grabbed the child and performed the Heimlich maneuver, a life-saving technique that allowed the little one to expel the bite which was blocking his airways.
The fright was great for all those present, especially for the parents of the child, who emotionally embraced Mrs. Ruggiero for her heroic gesture. The little boy, although shaken, is in good condition and has not suffered serious consequences.
The importance of knowing the Heimlich maneuver
The episode serves as a reminder to everyone, underscoring the importance of knowing first aid techniques like the Heimlich maneuver, which can make all the difference in emergency situations. Kudos to Pasqualina Ruggiero, a paragon of professionalism and altruism, who saved a life with a simple yet decisive gesture.
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