On January 4th, 2025, an 11 year old boy choked on steak resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s father described the incident as follows: “This is what happened: last night as we’re eating at the dinner table my son (11 years old) suddenly… Read more
On December 29th, 2024, a 74 year old man choked on a herbal capsule resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac was self-administered. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The man described the incident as follows: “I live alone in the country with no neighbors and had to administer… Read more
On December 11th, 2024, a 20 month-old- girl choked on a grape resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother described the incident as follows: “She is doing just fine. She was eating grapes and one got lodged in her throat. She was silent,… Read more
On November 28th, 2024, a 20-year-old man choked on ham during Thanksgiving, resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use. The man’s grandmother describes the incident as follows: “Absolutely saved his life. I bought it several years ago. They have not been needed until today…. Read more
On November 25th, 2024, a 4 day old baby choked on vomit resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. The child’s parent describes the incident as follows: “Well last night was the worst night of my life. We ended up at children’s ER downtown with our… Read more
On February 15th, 2024, a 1 year old girl choked on a chicken nugget resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “My little one choked on a chicken nugget. I am CPR certified. I looked in her mouth… Read more
On November 23rd, 2024, a 1-year-old girl choked on goldfish crackers resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “My daughter is doing well. It was certainly a scary experience. She was just finishing up her goldfish she was… Read more
On November 5th, 2024, a 6-year-old girl choked on a lollipop resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “We bought LifeVac in November of 2021 for our twin toddlers. We have always kept it in our living room… Read more
On November 2nd, 2024, a 73-year-old woman choked on a large pill resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac was self-administered. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The woman describes the incident as follows: “I live alone and after receiving the Heimlich maneuver when choking on a piece of… Read more
On November 2nd, 2024, a 19-month-old boy choked on a cracker resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed and LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “My son is doing well, thank goodness!! He was coughing on his own and then stopped coughing and experienced… Read more
