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Elderly Patient Saved with LifeVac – #180

ifeVac is proud to announce its 180th life saved. We received news from LifeVac Europe that another life was saved in the UK care sector. A male resident came into difficulty while eating food, which quickly turned into a full airway obstruction. Staff acted quickly and accordingly delivering BLS choking protocol which failed to dislodge […]

Two Year Old Boy Saved from Choking with LifeVac – #178

LifeVac is delighted to announce our 178th life saved. It has been reported to us that LifeVac has helped save the life of another child.  A 2-year-old boy suffered a full airway obstruction when choking on a Pop Tart.  BLS protocol was performed, however, failed to remove the food from the child’s airway.  LifeVac was [...]

Grandmother Saves Granddaughter with LifeVac – #171

LifeVac announces its 171st life saved! It has been reported to us from a grandmother that LifeVac saved her granddaughter’s life when she began choking on a grape.  The grape caused a total obstruction of her airway and choking rescue procedures were unsuccessful.  LifeVac was utilized and on the first application, the grape was dislodged.  [...]

LifeVac Registers Another Life Saved – #170

LifeVac registers its 170th life saved! An individual in Minnesota began choking on food causing an obstructed airway.  Choking rescue protocol was performed but was unsuccessful.  LifeVac was quickly used and in the 1st place, push, pull motion the food was dislodged opening the choking victim’s airway.  “The food was removed and breathing fine”.  We [...]

LifeVac Saves Another Child from Choking – #169

LifeVac announces its 169th life saved! It has been reported to us that a child in Florida choked on a rubber bullet that became lodged in the child’s airway.  Choking rescue procedures were performed but to no avail.  Upon using the LifeVac the obstruction was dislodged enabling the child to breathe.  “It took the rubber [...]

LifeVac Saves 3-Year-Old in Choking Emergency – #168

LifeVac is thrilled to announce and share details on our 168th life saved! A 3-year-old little girl choked on a peanut butter pretzel nugget causing a full airway obstruction. Her father an EMT & fireman attempted to dislodge the obstruction with back blows but was unsuccessful.  His daughter was changing color, not moving any air, [...]