On September 15th, 2026 a 92 year old man choked on mucus resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac dislodged the obstruction on its fifth attempt. The man's grandson described the incident as follows:
“My grandpa is doing okay - I truly cannot thank you enough for what LifeVac did for him and for our family. He is 92 years old and has been through a lot medically, so every additional day that I get to have my grandpa here with us means more to me than I could ever adequately put into words. That choking episode was terrifying, and knowing that your device helped give us more time with him is something I will always be grateful for. He means the world to me, and I’m his caregiver, so being able to still sit with him, talk to him, hold his hand, and have him here with my grandma and the rest of our family is an incredible gift. We call them Mami and Papi, and I really can’t thank you guys enough for helping me keep my Papi alive for a little longer. Here is a photo of Mami and Papi. I think it’s especially meaningful to have them both in the photo because they’ve shared their lives together, and she is just as grateful that he is still here with us. It’s pretty incredible to hear that he is your 6,667th saved life. Thank you for the work you do and for giving families like mine more time with the people we love.”
Michael D.
