LifeVac is thrilled to announce our 493rd life saved. On September 29th a 2 1/2-year-old little girl choked on ice-cream. The ice cream was harder than normal, she was unable to swallow it and quickly it began a full blockage of her airway. The Heimlich was attempted but failed. The child’s grandfather ran for the LifeVac, put it… Read more
LifeVac is thrilled to share details of our 492nd life saved. On September 26th it was reported to us that an 8-week-old baby girl, choked on formula, (suffers from a severe form of reflux/GERD causing a total blockage. The child’s father tried using a suction device given to him by his department. It is a standard… Read more
LifeVac proudly registers its 491st life saved. It was reported to us that on September 24th an 87-year-old female choked on food. BLS protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac was used in a prone position. On the third attempt, the LifeVac device dislodged the food. “It cleared her airway of all food. Sadly, the woman… Read more
LifeVac registers its 490th life saved. It was reported to us that on September 10th a 62-year-old man choked on angel food cake and ice cream. His wife had made him a banana split. She had put fruit in it and chunks of angel food cake. Unfortunately, the delicious dessert became lodged in his airway. He motioned to his wife… Read more
LifeVac is thrilled to share news of our 489th life saved. It was reported to us that on September 24th a 2-year-old girl choked on cut-up strawberries. She was eating pancakes with blueberries and strawberries. The berry was too big and lodged in her airway. The child’s father attempted 5-6 firm back blows. Unfortunately attempts failed…. Read more
LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 488th life saved. It was reported to us that on September 23rd a 10-month-old boy, choked on a piece of paper & thick mucus causing a total blockage. The child’s parents attempted back blows, but protocol failed. Thankfully they had a LifeVac on hand. The airway clearance… Read more
LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 486th life saved. It was reported to us that on September 18th a choking incident took place in California. An 8-year-old boy choked on a chunk of meat causing a total obstruction. Back blows were performed (5x) by his parents but unfortunately were unsuccessful. Thankfully this family had a LifeVac and… Read more
LifeVac is thrilled to share news of our 485th life saved It was reported to us on September 20th that a 7-month-old baby boy choked on 3 pieces of watermelon. His mother attempted blows several times, but her efforts were unsuccessful in dislodging the food. LifeVac was used one time and successfully dislodged the obstruction allowing the child to breathe… Read more
LifeVac registers our 484th life saved It was reported to us that on September 19th a choking incident took place in Maryland. A 26-year-old female choked on a piece of chicken. Choking rescue procedures were not performed. Thankfully the young woman heard about LifeVac from her mom. LifeVac successfully dislodged the food from her airway saving her… Read more
LifeVac announces our 483rd life saved It was reported to us that on September 12th a choking incident took place at a park in California. A 77-year-old female choked on a piece of toast while at a park. Choking rescue procedures were carried out but unfortunately attempts failed at removing the food. LifeVac was utilized and on the… Read more
