Monthly Archives: October 2024

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Life Saved #2480

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25
Oct
On July 8th, 2024 a 2-year-old girl choked on a lollipop resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its fourth use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “As a parent, this was truly one of the scariest moments I’ve had so far and so [...]
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Life Saved #2438

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25
Oct
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 [...]
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Life Saved #2417

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25
Oct
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 [...]
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Life Saved #2404

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25
Oct
On June 22nd, 2024 a 42-year-old man choked on a waffle fry resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The man’s cousin who administered LifeVac describes the incident as follows: “A little about my cousin and why I got LifeVac in the first [...]
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Life Saved #2402

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25
Oct
On June 19th, 2024 a 46-year-old woman choked on a rice krispie treat resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was not followed as she had to self-administer. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. She describes the incident as follows: “I was choking and tried to drink water but it hardened the marshmallow in [...]
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Life Saved #2387

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25
Oct
On June 18th, 2024 a 3-year-old boy choked on sausage resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s father describes the incident as follows: “My son came into the kitchen right after I gave him his food, and I could tell he [...]
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Life Saved #2368

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25
Oct
On June 14th, 2024 a 4-year-old girl choked on pizza resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows:    “Both back blows and the Heimlich were attempted. I keep my LifeVac in my car because I [...]
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Life Saved #2353

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25
Oct
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 [...]
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Life Saved #2265

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24
Oct
On May 25th, 2024, a 9-month-old baby girl choked on mucus during a seizure at Splashin Safari Water Park. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction after several attempts. A good Samaritan who saved this baby describes the incident as follows:   “A little over a year ago I couldn’t shake the [...]
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