Hastings kick 

The act of kicking the shoes of an unresponsive stranger passed out on the street – who may be overdosing – to nudge them awake to check if they are still breathing or need medical attention. Named after the notorious East Hastings street in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside where the minimally invasive maneuver is done by first responders and concerned bystanders when they suspect a person might be dying from a drug overdose.

He was lying unconscious in the middle of the sidewalk and not responding when talked to, so I gave him the Hastings kick to see if I needed to call 911.

Hastings kick by Kelsey H. June 14, 2024