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 [...]

LifeVac registers its 305th life saved It was recently reported to us that a choking incident took place in December of 2021 when a 2-year-old little girl choked on cheese.  The food caused a total blockage of the child’s airway.  When back blows failed the child’s mother utilized the LifeVac device and successfully dislodged the [...]

LifeVac announces our 304th life saved It was reported to us that on March 17th a 5-year-old boy choked on a piece of chicken.  The chicken caused a partial blockage of the child’s airway.  Choking rescue protocol was followed but was unsuccessful.  The child was laid down and LifeVac was utilized. One the first Place, Push, [...]

LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 303rd life saved On March 14th we received news that a 57-year-old woman with Huntington’s Disease choked on a meatball.  The food caused a full blockage of her airway.  Abdominal thrusts were performed by her husband but she is quite frail and they were unsuccessful.  LifeVac was then utilized [...]

LifeVac is delighted to share news of our 301st life saved. On March 9th a 47-year-old male choked on a piece of steak. The gentleman was having dinner with the family when his sister-in-law realized he was choking.  As a nurse, she knew exactly what to do and immediately took action and started performing abdominal thrusts.  She [...]

LifeVac is overjoyed to announce our 300th life saved! On March 10th a 64-year-old male with Kennedy’s disease choked on a sandwich.  The food caused a total blockage of his airway.  His wife performed the Heimlich maneuver but was unsuccessful in dislodging the sandwich.  On the 1st Place, Push, Pull motion the obstruction was dislodged saving his life.  “He immediately stopped choking”  Thankfully [...]

LifeVac registers the 299th reported usage On February 24th a 54 yr old male (intellectually disabled) at a nursing home in Poland choked on a donut causing a total blockage of his airway. The choking victim was not discovered for 5-10 mins.  LifeVac was used several times and removed part of the obstruction. The LifeVac device assisted staff in being [...]

LifeVac announces our 298th life saved. We are so pleased to announce an elderly female patient was saved at a long-term care home in Ontario, Canada! On February 3rd the elderly lady was eating pieces of ham and experienced a blockage. Staff quickly did chest compressions and finger sweeps but the blockage was still present. [...]