Life Saved #2025

On April 7th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on cereal, resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. His mother describes the incident as follows:  “We did not see the piece come out, but he started coughing after using the LifeVac, which he wasn’t… Read more

Life Saved #2037

On April 10th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on a metal shelf bracket resulting in a partial, then total, obstruction.  Back blows were performed but were unsuccessful. LifeVac successfully removed the obstruction in the first application. Here is his grandfather’s story: “We’re his grandparents and were watching him for our daughter who is a nurse… Read more

Life Saved #2028

Life Saved #2028 On March 30, 2024, a 3-year-old little boy choked on a Pizza luncheable causing a total obstruction. The child’s mother performed both back blows and abdominal thrusts but was unsuccessful in dislodging the food. LifeVac successfully removed the obstruction in the first application. Here is the mom’s story: “My son choked on… Read more

Acworth officer saves 90-year-old woman from choking

Acworth officer saves 90-year-old woman from choking

In Acworth, Georgia, Officer Tamara Severtson swiftly responded to a distress call concerning a 90-year-old woman choking. Armed with quick thinking and the LifeVac anti-choking device, she sprang into action. With just a few attempts, Officer Severtson effectively cleared the obstruction, saving the woman’s life. Her decisive use of the LifeVac underscores the importance of… Read more

Life Saved #1893

On March 4th, 2-year-old David from North Carolina choked on a piece of a baby wipe resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed was laid down on the kitchen floor.  LifeVac was used 2x and successfully dislodged the obstruction. They’re residents in the mountains and it would have taken first responders about 15 minutes… Read more