The Dunwoody Police Department has taken a proactive step in enhancing public safety by outfitting all of its patrol vehicles with LifeVac devices. LifeVac is a portable, non-invasive tool designed to help officers respond quickly and effectively to choking emergencies, potentially saving lives when traditional methods like the Heimlich maneuver may not work. This initiative [...]

On August 10th, 2024, a 1-year-old girl choked on pizza resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful leaving the child unconscious. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “This was an unfortunate incident. My daughter has Covid so she was already weak. [...]

On August 5th, 2024, a 48-year-old woman choked on steak resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac was self-administered. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The woman describes the incident as follows: “I was eating a piece of steak and apparently didn’t chew it correctly. I was by myself [...]

On July 30th, 2024, a 5-year-old girl choked on a starburst, resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t had my LifeVac. I always make [...]

On July 28th, 2024, a 7-year-old girl choked on chicken resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its first use! The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “It was definitely an emotional experience and I am so thankful for your product. We adopted my daughter [...]

On July 24th, 2024, a 5-year-old girl choked on a nacho lunchable 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: “Absolutely saved her life. She was eating a nacho lunchable at the time and put too [...]

On July 16th, 2024, a 10-month-old boy choked a piece of a wrapper from a soda bottle resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “Thank you for an amazing product that definitely had an impact [...]

On July 8th, 2024 a 2-year-old girl choked on a lollipop resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its fourth use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “As a parent, this was truly one of the scariest moments I’ve had so far and so [...]

On June 29th, 2024, 2-year-old Penelope choked on a sandwich during a febrile seizure leaving her unconscious. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. The child’s mother describes the incident as follows: “We purchased a double travel kit, so we could keep one in the kitchen and one [...]