EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) — El Monte police were able to rescue an 8-year-old boy who was choking and had been unable to breathe for several minutes after eating a piece of candy. Authorities released a dramatic bodycam video of the incident involving 8-year-old Ethan Becerra. The incident happened Monday at about 8 p.m. Police… Read more
On August 19th, 2021 1 year old Chase choked on a plastic thermometer cap resulting in partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. His mother describes the choking incident as follows: “He was a little over 1 year old and was sick. We had the… Read more
On May 25th, 2024, a 1.5-year-old boy choked on a nickel resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use. His mother describes the choking incident as follows: “He was able to fully breathe after suctioned and the coin fell out. I think the coin… Read more
On May 22nd, 2024 a 3-year-old girl choked on a licorice resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. A friend of the childs mother describes the incident as follows: “I was at my friends house for a playdate and our kids were sitting… Read more
On April 20th, 2024 a 3-year-old boy choked on a nickel resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac dislodged the obstruction on its second use allowing the boy to breathe again. His mother describes the incident as follows: “He put a nickel in his mouth and tilted his head back…. Read more
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) – The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency received a grant to help purchase LifeVac Choking Rescue Devices. Nearly 1,000 Americans die from choking every year, according to the National Institute. This is why officials in Franklin County are upgrading their fleet with new devices to make sure they can respond to… Read more
On May 13th, 2024 a 2-year-old boy choked on a nickel resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. His dad one shares some kind words following the choking incident: “Yes 100% [saved his life]. We want to thank you sincerely from the Torres… Read more
On May 19th, 2024 a 1-year-old boy choked on chicken nuggets resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! His mother says he is doing great following the choking incident: “Leon is doing good, after the incident there weren’t any complications. Luckily we got… Read more
On May 19th, 2024 a 74-year-old woman choked on a breakfast sandwich resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. Her loved one shares an update following the choking incident: “She was choking on her breakfast sandwich and I pulled out my LifeVac…. Read more
On August 10th, 2023, a 3-year-old boy choked on potato salad resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. His mother describes the incident as follows: “I’ve been an EMT for 15 years and responded to choking patients many times before, somewhere CPR had… Read more
