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Officers efforts put tools in place to help save choking student

A Jasper Elementary School nurse saved a fifth grader from choking with the help of LifeVac supplied through a grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation and the efforts of a Jasper Police Officer. Officer Logan Jones worked with the foundation to provide Life-Vac devices to every school and officer in the county. Recently, Caitlin… Read more

Franklin County AL invests in LifeVac rescue devices

FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) – The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency received a grant to help purchase LifeVac Choking Rescue Devices. Nearly 1,000 Americans die from choking every year, according to the National Institute. This is why officials in Franklin County are upgrading their fleet with new devices to make sure they can respond to… Read more

Life saved #2233

On May 19th, 2024 a 1-year-old boy choked on chicken nuggets resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! His mother says he is doing great following the choking incident: “Leon is doing good, after the incident there weren’t any complications. Luckily we got… Read more

Life Saved #2216

On August 10th, 2023, a 3-year-old boy choked on potato salad resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. His mother describes the incident as follows: “I’ve been an EMT for 15 years and responded to choking patients many times before, somewhere CPR had… Read more

Life Saved #2025

On April 7th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on cereal, resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. His mother describes the incident as follows:  “We did not see the piece come out, but he started coughing after using the LifeVac, which he wasn’t… Read more