On July 21st, 2025 a 19-year-old girl choked on mucus at school resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac successfully dislodged the obstruction on its second attempt. The girl described the incident as follows:
“Our school is equipped with LifeVac in a few different locations, and my action plan for my Cystic Fibrosis includes use of a LifeVac as a protocol if I turn blue and am unable to attempt to move air (i.e., coughing, hacking, gagging, gasping). My co-teacher administered the LifeVac. LifeVac completely cleared the blockage, allowing resumption of normal breathing. No lasting damage directly related to blockage.”
A.G.P.