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LifeVac Saves 3-Year-Old in Choking Emergency – #168

LifeVac is thrilled to announce and share details on our 168th life saved! A 3-year-old little girl choked on a peanut butter pretzel nugget causing a full airway obstruction. Her father an EMT & fireman attempted to dislodge the obstruction with back blows but was unsuccessful.  His daughter was changing color, not moving any air, [...]

LifeVac Saves a Woman with Lou Gehrig’s Disease from Choking – #166

LifeVac is proud to announce its 166th life saved. A woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease experienced a frightening choking scare while eating a hamburger.  Thankfully her daughter had a LifeVac on hand and used the rescue device to remove the obstruction.  “Object came out and she started breathing again”. She had trouble swallowing and we always [...]

Elderly Patient in Wheelchair Saved with LifeVac – #165

We are extremely pleased to share news from our partners at LifeVac Europe that LifeVac has helped save another life within the UK eldercare sector. A resident who relies on a wheelchair for everyday tasks was enjoying their food during dinner. Within seconds food unfortunately became lodged in their airway creating a full airway obstruction. [...]

LifeVac Saves Another Life in the Elder Care Sector – #163

LifeVac is proud to share more wonderful news that another life has been saved within the eldercare sector in the UK. The choking experts at LifeVac Europe are extremely proud to share more amazing news this week. LifeVac has been used again to save a life within Dovehaven care homes, thanks to the quick-thinking actions [...]

Mom Saves Her Son from Choking Using LifeVac – #161

LifeVac received exciting news of a mother saving her son from choking. Our 161st life saved to date.  Here is the mom’s testimonial on the frightening choking scare. “Today I fixed JD a Turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch, as he wished. I was in the kitchen with my daughter supervising her while she used [...]

Man Saves Himself Using LifeVac – #159

LifeVac received news of a man that saved himself from choking with LifeVac LifeVac is delighted to announce its 159th life saved.  A 28-year-old male started choking on a steak causing an airway obstruction.  The victim used the LifeVac on himself in a standing position and on the 3rd application, the obstruction was dislodged opening [...]