website statistics

Category Archives: News

Life Saved #1775

On February 9, 2024, a 17-month-old boy from Pittsford, New York, choked on mashed potatoes resulting in a total obstruction. The little boy’s father is the Pittsford Fire Captain and knows exactly how to handle a choking emergency. (BLS/ALS trained) Back blows were performed multiple times but failed to dislodge the food.   His father… Read more

Life Saved #1708

This adorable 8-month-old baby girl choked on a teething biscuit. Basic life support protocol was performed by her mother who is CPR certified.  LifeVac was used two times and successfully dislodged the obstruction saving this little one’s life. “LifeVac saved my child. When using the LifeVac the cookie dislodged from her throat.  My daughter was sitting… Read more

Life Saved #1617

On December 23, 2023, an 8-month-old boy, choked on a foil candy wrapper resulting in a partial blockage. All choking rescue options failed. LifeVac successfully removed the obstruction on the first attempt. Testimonial “I am so grateful that we had your device on hand, things could’ve ended much differently! My oldest son had gotten into… Read more

Ontario OH Officer hailed hero after saving choking 2-year-old

ONTARIO, Ohio (WJW) – In 2020, Ontario Police Chief Tommy Hill said he invested in a rescue tool for when someone is choking called a Life Vac. Not every force has them, but thankfully his does. “It’s something we felt could be a use and potentially save a life,” said Chief Hill. Turns out, that was the… Read more