I think this story points out the need for pilots to have some
rudimentary first aid training. It has been 20 years since I took a
class, and I feel somewhat less than prepared. Heimlich is one thing,
but there are other scenarios that could pose a much greater problem.

I'm in the middle of creating a good long-distance first aid and
survival kit right now, and in doing research it surprises me the things
I never thought about. (http://www.aeromedix.com has some great
articles and products---no affiliation, just a happy customer!) One of
the things I really hadn't thought about was my first-aid skill set,
which can not be purchased.

And I'm surprised no one has asked---what happened on the airway!? I'm
assuming the passenger dislodged the candy from her windpipe.