Author Archives: LifeVac

New device helps Dunwoody police officer save choking child’s life

The Dunwoody Police Department has taken a proactive step in enhancing public safety by outfitting all of its patrol vehicles with LifeVac devices. LifeVac is a portable, non-invasive tool designed to help officers respond quickly and effectively to choking emergencies, potentially saving lives when traditional methods like the Heimlich maneuver may not work. This initiative… Read more

Police Save 8-Year-Old Boy with LifeVac

EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) — El Monte police were able to rescue an 8-year-old boy who was choking and had been unable to breathe for several minutes after eating a piece of candy. Authorities released a dramatic bodycam video of the incident involving 8-year-old Ethan Becerra.   The incident happened Monday at about 8 p.m. Police… Read more

Acworth officer saves 90-year-old woman from choking

Acworth officer saves 90-year-old woman from choking

In Acworth, Georgia, Officer Tamara Severtson swiftly responded to a distress call concerning a 90-year-old woman choking. Armed with quick thinking and the LifeVac anti-choking device, she sprang into action. With just a few attempts, Officer Severtson effectively cleared the obstruction, saving the woman’s life. Her decisive use of the LifeVac underscores the importance of… Read more

Inside Edition: Austin Police Officer Saves 4-Year-Old with LifeVac

A little boy was choking on his own saliva in Austin, Texas, and officers’ efforts to save him were recorded on bodycam. One officer grabbed a crucial piece of equipment – his LifeVac. He raced over to where another officer was trying to revive the child, whose lips were turning blue. They laid him down… Read more

Life Saved #1874

On February 20, 2024, a 32-year-old female choked on medication resulting in a total obstruction. BLS  protocol was performed but failed. LifeVac successfully dislodged the obstruction on the second attempt. Her husband is a registered nurse and assessed her.  “I truly believe if we did not have this LifeVac, I would have died in the… Read more

Life Saved #1784

On February 14th a one-year-old boy from Texas choked on a Cheez It which resulted in a total obstruction (turned blue). BLS protocol was performed by the child’s father but was unsuccessful.  LifeVac was used twice and successfully dislodged the food saving his life.   Here is the father’s frightening account of what happened that day. â€¦ Read more

Life Saved #1775

On February 9, 2024, a 17-month-old boy from Pittsford, New York, choked on mashed potatoes resulting in a total obstruction. The little boy’s father is the Pittsford Fire Captain and knows exactly how to handle a choking emergency. (BLS/ALS trained) Back blows were performed multiple times but failed to dislodge the food.   His father… Read more