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LifeVac announces our 315th life saved On March 31st it was reported to us that a 6-year-old little girl in Texas choked on a grape.  The grape caused a total blockage of her airway. Here is the aunt’s testimonial on the choking scare: “My niece came over and grabbed a grape before I could cut them. I [...]

LifeVac is delighted to announce our 314th life saved LifeVac Europe has shared fantastic news that another life has been saved. It has been reported to us that LifeVac helped save a life within Amitola Communities in a choking emergency. A 63-year-old female started to choke on her food during mealtime. Staff quickly administered BLS [...]

LifeVac is thrilled to share details on our 313th life saved. Another good samaritan leaped into action at the Eggs Up Grill in Murrells Inlet.  On March 31st an elderly gentleman began choking on a piece of bacon while having lunch with his wife.  Seeing he was struggling to breathe another customer immediately attempted to help [...]

LifeVac proudly shares news of our 312th life saved.  On March 29th a 3-year-old boy choked on a marble causing a total obstruction. Choking rescue procedures were followed but unfortunately failed.  The child went unconscious. LifeVac was quickly used and after 3 attempts the obstruction was dislodged. Here is the mom’s testimonial: “After using it, the [...]

LifeVac is happy to announce our 311th life saved.  It was recently reported to us that on February 3rd a 12-year-old boy choked on a chunk of  (un-crispy) bacon causing a total blockage.  The child has a broken front tooth and is unable to fully chew food. Back blows and abdominal thrusts were performed but unfortunately unsuccessful. [...]

LifeVac is delighted to announce our 310th life saved.  It was reported to us that on March 27th an 80-year-old female choked on a steak sandwich.  The food caused a partial blockage of the woman’s airway.  Her daughter attempted clearing her airway using the Heimlich maneuver. but unfortunately, those attempts were unsuccessful.  Thankfully, her husband had seen an ad [...]

LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 309th life saved On March 24th it was reported to us that a little boy who is almost 2 years old choked on a piece of strawberry.  The child was not able to make a sound and his face was turning bright red.  His mother immediately started back [...]

LifeVac is happy to announce our 308th life saved On February 12th a 44-year-old male with dysphagia (caused by acid reflux)began choking.  LifeVac was utilized immediately in a standing position.  On the second attempt, the blockage was cleared.  “Was able to clear fluid backup and breathe, used 3 times on way to ER. “My father bought [...]

LifeVac registers its 307th life saved. On March 13th we received news that an elderly man choked on a bean and cheese burrito. The owner of the LifeVac saved the gentleman who is a family friend. “I am a NICU RN and used to dealing with emergency situations but am always in the hospital setting where [...]

LifeVac is thrilled to share details on our 306th life saved. On March 20th this precious 2-year-old autistic boy choked on phlegm.  His father who has taken a CPR class performed back blows but he still was struggling to get any air.  The child was laid on his back,  LifeVac was utilized and on the first [...]