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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 [...]

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 [...]

On May 20th, 2024 a 2-year-old girl choked on a peanut butter & jelly sandwich 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: “A day I will never forget. Every detail of that day replays in [...]

EL MONTE, Calif. (KABC) — El Monte police were able to rescue an 8-year-old boy who was choking and had been unable to breathe for several minutes after eating a piece of candy.Authorities released a dramatic bodycam video of the incident involving 8-year-old Ethan Becerra. https://lifevac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/POLICE2.mp4   The incident happened Monday at about 8 p.m. Police [...]