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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

Lives Saved #1852

On February 27th a 15-month-old girl from Massachusetts choked on Mac & Cheese resulting in a total obstruction. The child turned purple.  All choking rescue protocol was followed but failed to dislodge the food. The LifeVac was then utilized and on the third attempt successfully dislodged the mac & cheese saving this precious child’s life…. Read more