Author Archives: lifevac

We are proud to announce our 329th life saved It has been reported to us that on April 14th an 8-year-old boy in California choked on a quarter.  The coin caused a partial obstruction to the child’s airway.  The parents performed choking rescue procedures but attempts were unsuccessful.  LifeVac was then used on the child while [...]

We are proud to announce our 328th life saved Our partners at LifeVac Europe reported to us that an elderly resident was eating dinner when a piece of food became lodged.  The food caused a full airway obstruction. Members of staff acted quickly delivering BLS first aid choking protocol. Unfortunately, the obstruction could not be dislodged, [...]

Here is the testimonial for the 326th life saved. LifeVac is thrilled to announce our 326th life saved.  It was reported to us by a Good Samaritan that on April 17th LifeVac was used at a Walmart store in Texas.  The Good Samaritan used the LifeVac when a 4-year-old girl with autism began choking on a plastic wrapper. [...]

LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 327th life saved It was reported to us on April 18th that a 3-year-old little boy choked on a Jolly Rancher candy. He had gotten into his older sister’s Easter basket and grabbed the sweet treat. The candy caused a total blockage of his airway.  His mother attempted to [...]

We are extremely pleased to share news of our 325th life saved. It was reported to us by our partners in the UK that LifeVac was deployed within a care home in a choking emergency. The care home provider has requested not to be named which we fully respect. An elderly resident was sitting down enjoying their [...]

LifeVac registers 323rd life saved. It has been reported to us that on March 22nd that a 40-year-old woman in California choked on beef noodles.  BLS protocol was performed but was unsuccessful.  LifeVac was utilized on the woman while sitting and dislodged the obstruction after multiple attempts. “The LifeVac definitely saved her life”

LifeVac is thrilled to share details on our 322nd life saved. This is the first student that has been saved in a South Carolina school!  On April 14th a young boy (6 years old) choked on a piece of candy at an Easter celebration.  The candy caused a total blockage of the child’s airway.  BLS protocol was followed but was [...]

We are thrilled to share news of our 319th life saved On April 8th it was reported to us that a 4-year-old little boy choked on an orange slice causing a total esophagus blockage.  The child has a narrow esophagus due to a medical condition known as TOFS. The young boy was visiting his aunt’s family the [...]

LifeVac is proud to announce our 318th life saved On March 31st, a 6-year-old little girl choked on a lifesaver causing a partial blockage of her airway.  LifeVac was used immediately at the discretion of the parent to avoid the risk of hurting an already panicking child.  The LifeVac was used three times and successfully dislodged [...]

LifeVac is happy to share news of our 316th life saved It was reported to us that on March 13th a family in Mississippi experienced a choking scare.  A 7-year-old girl began choking on an apple causing a blockage to her airway.  The child was turning blue in color.  Choking rescue procedures were performed but were [...]