Category Archives: Saved Lives

Life Saved #2228

On May 18th, 2024 a 6-month-old baby girl choked on pureed green beans resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “This evening, I was feeding my 6-month-old puréed green beans and as soon as I… Read more

Life Saved #2438

On June 29th, 2024, 2-year-old Penelope choked on a sandwich during a febrile seizure leaving her unconscious. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “We purchased a double travel kit, so we could keep one in the kitchen and one… Read more

Life Saved #2417

On June 22nd, 2024 a 57-year-old woman choked on a piece of beef shish kebab resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed with the Heimlich attempted by four people, but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. The woman’s sister who administered LifeVac describes the incident as follows: “I just want… Read more

Life Saved #2353

On June 13th, 2024 a 16-month-old boy choked on the tip of a syringe resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “He found one of those medical syringes and got the black stopper off, I’m… Read more