“I am trained in CPR, I did the Heimlich, it did not work, my daughter was dying in front of me. LifeVac saved her life. Please have a LifeVac. It is priceless!”
CHOKING STATISTICS
STATISTICS IN AMERICA
• A leading cause of death in children and persons over the age of 65
• One child dies every 5 days from choking
• Leads to 100,000 visits to the ER yearly
• More people die from aspirating than die in fires, drowning or accidental shootings
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
• 0-4 minutes: Brain damage unlikely
• 4-6 minutes: Brain damage possible
• 6-10 minutes: Brain damage probable
• 10 minutes +: Probably brain death
• Average emergency response time is 7 to 12 minutes
CHOKING FACTS
• Of all US choking deaths in 2000, 41% caused by food, 59% by nonfood items (balloons, etc)
• Candy is associated with 19% ER visits for choking in the US – 65% due to hard candy and 35% gummy bears, chocolate, caramel, etc.
• Coins were responsible for 18% of ER visits for children age 1 to 4 years in the US
HOW LIFEVAC WORKS
The LifeVac is a non-powered, non-invasive, single-use only airway clearance device developed for resuscitating a victim with an upper airway obstruction when current choking protocols have been followed without success. The LifeVac has a one-way valve that is designed to prevent air from entering a choking victim on the downward motion. The LifeVac creates suction and negative pressure that will help remove the lodged food or object in the event of choking.
• Capable of generating over 300 mmhg of suction
• No prescription required
LifeVac Fits Children & Adults
The LifeVac comes with two mask sizes, Adult and Pediatric to fit different age groups. Based on the mask manufacturers guidelines for the pediatric mask, 10 kg or 22 lbs. (approximately 1 year old) is the recommended minimum weight for a proper fit.
Inspect masks periodically and consider replacing every 2 to 3 years.
