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On December 28th, 2024, a 68-year-old woman choked on ham resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac was used numerous times. The woman’s husband described the incident as follows: “My wife had a cardiac arrest in 2004 resulting in anoxic brain damage which left her both physically and cognitively disabled and in a wheelchair [...]

On September 4th, 2024 a 67 year old woman choked on a fish bone causing a partial obstruction. Protocol was not followed as LifeVac was self-administered. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its third use. She described the incident as follows: “I would like to thank you for advertising this life saving device. I have seen videos [...]

LifeVac Canada Inc. is thrilled to announce that the LifeVac Travel Kit will be available for sale this Fall at all Costco Canada Warehouses! The Travel Kit will also be available for purchase online at Costco.ca. LifeVac Canada is grateful for Costco's support of this life saving device enabling Costco members more options and access [...]

   LifeVac Applauds American Red Cross’ (ARC) First Major Update to Airway Obstruction Protocols in 47 Years, Now Including Anti-Choking Devices PR NewswireWed, October 23, 2024 at 10:26 AM EDT 2 min readLONG ISLAND, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The last update to airway obstruction protocols occurred in 1976, making this the first significant revision [...]

In a remarkable move to enhance workplace safety, Cintas is now carrying the LifeVac Choking Rescue Device, an essential tool designed to help save lives in emergency choking situations. This innovative device is a must-have for any environment where people gather, from restaurants to corporate offices. One Cintas employee, Zac Hull, can personally attest to [...]

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 [...]