On February 6th, 2025 a 2-year-old girl choked on a grape causing a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac successfully dislodged the food on its first attempt! The child’s father described the incident as follows: “Our daughter had grabbed a large grape while they were being sliced. She ate it and soon began choking. The… Read more
On March 19, 2025, an 11-month-old boy choked on a cooked cinnamon apple, causing a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. Protocol was followed. LifeVac successfully dislodged the food on the first attempt. The child’s mother described the incident as follows: ”I am 38, and an adult acute care NP and have been in nursing practice… Read more
On March 14th a 1-year-old girl choked on Cheerios causing a partial obstruction. The choking rescue protocol was followed. LifeVac successfully dislodged the food on the second application. The child’s mother described the incident as follows: “On Friday morning, my daughter put a handful of cheerios in her mouth but was then upset by her… Read more
On February 10th, 2025, a 15-month-old boy with Down Syndrome choked on an apple sticker. Standard choking rescue protocol was followed, but failed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s mother described the incident as follows: “We are so thankful for this safety device! Here is the full incident in detail: We… Read more
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
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
A Garland Texas mother is praising the quick actions of Garland firefighters, who used LifeVac to save her choking baby’s life. We are thrilled that this Fire department was equipped with the LifeVac EMS kit. Fire Departments throughout the US are utilizing LifeVac to save lives in a choking emergency.
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
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
