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On April 20th, 2024 a 3-year-old boy choked on a nickel resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac dislodged the obstruction on its second use allowing the boy to breathe again. His mother describes the incident as follows: “He put a nickel in his mouth and tilted his head back. [...]

A Jasper Elementary School nurse saved a fifth grader from choking with the help of LifeVac supplied through a grant from the Dubois County Community Foundation and the efforts of a Jasper Police Officer. Officer Logan Jones worked with the foundation to provide Life-Vac devices to every school and officer in the county. Recently, Caitlin [...]

FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) – The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency received a grant to help purchase LifeVac Choking Rescue Devices. Nearly 1,000 Americans die from choking every year, according to the National Institute. This is why officials in Franklin County are upgrading their fleet with new devices to make sure they can respond to [...]

n May 5th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on a fruit snack resulting in a partial obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. His mother describes the incident as follows: “He started to gag and then started crying; I thought that meant his airway was clear, but [...]

On April 7th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on cereal, resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed but was unsuccessful. LifeVac removed the obstruction on its second use. His mother describes the incident as follows:  “We did not see the piece come out, but he started coughing after using the LifeVac, which he wasn’t [...]

On April 10th, 2024, a 2-year-old boy choked on a metal shelf bracket resulting in a partial, then total, obstruction.  Back blows were performed but were unsuccessful. LifeVac successfully removed the obstruction in the first application. Here is his grandfather’s story: “We’re his grandparents and were watching him for our daughter who is a nurse practitioner. [...]

Life Saved #2028 On March 30, 2024, a 3-year-old little boy choked on a Pizza luncheable causing a total obstruction. The child’s mother performed both back blows and abdominal thrusts but was unsuccessful in dislodging the food. LifeVac successfully removed the obstruction in the first application. Here is the mom’s story: “My son choked on [...]

On February 27, 2024, a 1 year old girl choked on a hair tie causing a total blockage. Choking rescue procedures were performed but failed to dislodge the object. LifeVac was utilized and in the second attempt successfully removed the object from the child’s airway. Here is the mom’s story: “Face turning red, coughing, refused [...]

In Acworth, Georgia, Officer Tamara Severtson swiftly responded to a distress call concerning a 90-year-old woman choking. Armed with quick thinking and the LifeVac anti-choking device, she sprang into action. With just a few attempts, Officer Severtson effectively cleared the obstruction, saving the woman’s life. Her decisive use of the LifeVac underscores the importance of [...]

LifeVac Canada is beyond grateful to report that two brave Austin Police officers in Texas used LifeVac to save the life of a 4-year-old boy! This heart-stopping incident was captured on body cam footage, showing the heroic actions of these officers. Having an additional rescue option in a choking emergency can make all the difference.  [...]