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13-Month-Old Chokes on Piece of Plastic and is Saved with LifeVac – #431

LifeVac announces our 431st life saved It was reported to us that on July 20th a choking incident took place at a home in Texas. A 13-month-old baby boy with a heart condition choked on a piece of plastic. Choking rescue procedures were carried out but attempts failed at dislodging the object and the child [...]

Man Chokes on Piece of Sausage and is Saved with LifeVac – #428

LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 428th life saved in an Oklahoma Mental Health Facility It was reported to us that on July 18th a 59-year-old male began choking on a piece of sausage at dinner time.  “The piece of meat caused a total blockage while the patient was supine.  Staff attempted back blows [...]

2-Year-Old Chokes on Chicken Nugget and Heimlich Fails – #427

LifeVac announces our 427th life saved On July 16th a 2-year-old little boy choked on a chicken nugget.  Choking rescue procedures were attempted by the child’s father but unfortunately were unsuccessful.  We are so thankful this family had a LifeVac in their home! Here is the dad’s testimonial: “My 2-year-old son was eating his normal dinner [...]

LifeVac Used to Save 3-Year-Old that Choked on a Rock – #425

LifeVac announces our 425th life saved On July 13th a 3-year-old little girl from Michigan choked on a rock.  The obstruction caused a partial obstruction that turned into a full airway blockage. Here is what the child’s mother said about the choking scare: “Back blows were unsuccessful. I used the LifeVac two times and it dislodged [...]

First Responders Save 79-Year-Old in Wheelchair with LifeVac – #421

LifeVac is happy to share news of our 421st life saved by first responders An Idaho Fire Department received the call of a choking emergency at a residential home.  Upon arrival, a 79-year-old gentleman in a wheelchair was choking on a piece of chicken.  His wife attempted BLS protocol but was unsuccessful in her attempts.  LifeVac [...]

2-Year-Old Chokes on Hair Clip and is Saved with LifeVac – #419

LifeVac registers our 419th life saved On July 2nd it was reported to us that a 2-year-old little girl from Iowa choked on a small hair clip.  Choking rescue procedures were attempted but unfortunately failed. Thankfully this family saw a social media post and purchased a LifeVac. They utilized the rescue device and on the [...]

Woman with COPD and Asthma Chokes and Is Saved with LifeVac Device – #418

LifeVac is delighted to share details on our 418th life saved On July 3rd a 59-year-old woman with COPD and Asthma choked on a piece of watermelon. The whole family was at her mom’s house. Here is her sister’s testimonial of the choking that took place that day. “My sister Debbie, who is a 59-year-old Grandmother [...]