Tag Archives: EMS

NJ First Aid Rescue Saves Woman from Choking with LifeVac – #464

LifeVac used by first responders to save a life

LifeVac is thrilled to share news of our 464th life saved On August 17th a New Jersey First Aid Rescue Squad responded to a choking emergency at the home residence of a 49-year-old female.  The woman was choking on a piece of London broil causing a partial obstruction.  The family performed the Heimlich & back blows… Read more

EMS Responders Save 64-Year-Old in Care Home with LifeVac – #463

EMS responder saves patient at care home using Lifevac

LifeVac is thrilled to announce our 463rd life saved On August 7th a 64-year-old stroke patient at a nursing home choked on a breadstick.  The food caused a total obstruction of the gentleman’s airway.  Staff at the care home performed basic life support protocol but were unsuccessful in dislodging the breadstick. LifeVac was used by EMS responders…. Read more

Paramedic Saves a Life Using LifeVac – #185

LifeVac Saves 185th Life

LifeVac registers its 185th life saved. We received exciting news from our partners in the UK that LifeVac was used again by EMS in Pego, Alicante, Spain to save another life in a choking emergency. This time a life was saved in Spain by Emergency Services, who were called to an emergency when an 80-year-old lady… Read more