Woman with Alzheimer's reunites with police officers who saved her after choking An 81-year-old woman, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, reunited with the military police officers who saved her life after choking in Santos, on the coast of São Paulo. Marked by the family's gratitude, the moment was publicized by the corporation on social media (watch the video above). "Something you don't remember, but everyone here fought hard so that you could be with me today," said Elaine, identified by the PM as the woman's daughter. The mother, Francisca, replied: "Thank God." ? Click here to follow the new g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. The reunion took place six months after what happened in January. At the time, Elaine was giving food to her mother, when she choked after having a bronchoaspiration — the food entered the trachea and lungs instead of going to the stomach. Woman with Alzheimer's reunites with police officers who saved her after choking Disclosure/6°BPM/I Francisca's daughter called a team from the 6th Interior Military Police Battalion (BPM/I) that was patrolling the José Menino neighborhood. "Thank God they put a vehicle with two angels who stopped and came to help us", recalled Elaine. When the police entered the family's home, Francisca was unconscious, not breathing and her lips, hands and feet were blue. The agents performed the Heimlich maneuver, alternating with tapping techniques [rhythmic slaps on the back] and clearing the airways. Woman with Alzheimer's reunites with police officers who saved her after choking in Santos, SP Divulgação/6°BPM/I Heimlich maneuver Next, g1 separated the Ministry of Health's guidelines on the Heimlich maneuver. In adults, position yourself behind the person and wrap your arms around the victim's abdomen (if it is a child, kneel first), if the victim is conscious. One of the hands must remain closed over the so-called “pit of the stomach” or epigastric region. The other hand compresses the first, at the same time pushing the “pit of the stomach” inwards and upwards, as if wanting to lift the victim off the ground. The ministry advises that compression movements must be made inwards and upwards (like a letter “J”), until the victim eliminates the foreign body. If the person is talking, coughing or crying, do not perform the maneuver, as the victim can still breathe. Try to visualize the foreign body and gently remove it from the mouth. If you are unable to do so, repeat compressions until you reach an emergency department (emergency room or hospital). These procedures are only valid if the choking child or adult is conscious. Unconscious victims need hospital care quickly. First aid for choking or choking should be taken until specialized care is possible. VIDEOS: g1 in 1 minute Santos