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“This Anti-Choking Device Saved My Daughter’s Life" — A Parent Shares Their Heart-Wrenching Story
October 25, 2023
“Choking is the 4th leading cause of accidental death worldwide…and it happens to people of all ages!”
Two years ago, I almost lost my daughter to a sudden choking accident.
As parents, we want to believe it’ll never happen to us. But that’s exactly why I feel it’s important for me to share our story.
Because I believe this may help you in the event of a choking accident similar to ours.
By the end of this article, you will know EXACTLY how to respond to a choking incident, whether it’s at home, school, or any other setting. This knowledge may help you save a life, maybe even your own.
So, here it goes – It was Thanksgiving, when suddenly my 5-year-old daughter, Emily, started choking at the dinner table.
I’ll never forget the look in my baby’s eyes as they widened with fear.
My instincts kicked in and I rushed to Emily, attempting back blows – but it didn’t work.
I had always thought that if this moment came, I would know exactly what to do. I had taken first aid courses; I had watched videos; I had prepared myself.
But in that instant, all that preparation seemed to vanish.
As Emily turned blue, I tried abdominal thrusts… still nothing.
The thought of losing my daughter caused me to panic and all hope had seemed lost.
Suddenly my wife remembered the LifeVac suction device that her mother had bought her a few weeks earlier.
She ran and grabbed it from the kitchen drawer, rushed to assemble it, and placed it on my daughter’s face.
In seconds, the strawberry that was lodged in my daughter’s throat had shot out.
My daughter was still with us – alive and unscathed.
Given that we were about 20 minutes from the nearest ER, I truly believe this device saved Emily’s life.
My family was safe, all thanks to LifeVac and the quick thinking of my wife, and the foresight of her mother. But more than that, I realized that the choking accident had given me a mission.
From that day on, I decided to share our story with others, to teach them about choking prevention, and to emphasize the most important thing I learned that day…
That there NEEDS to be a LifeVac in every home.
Since then, I’ve visited schools, community centers, and talked to friends and family, spreading awareness about this lifesaving device. It’s not just a product; LifeVac is a tool that can make the difference between life and death.
Even though, I had the perfect solution to save a loved one's life in a choking accident. Something still bothered me…
I often thought back to the back blows and abdominal thrusts… Why didn’t they work? Was my technique wrong? What if LifeVac wasn’t there to save her?
Unfortunately, it turns out abdominal thrusts only work on 70-86% of choking victims1 — even when it’s administered properly.
It also runs a high risk of fracturing ribs, rupturing your diaphragm, or injuring your gastrointestinal tract.
Back blows can be effective, but they also run the risk of pushing the object deeper into the throat.
That’s why, in my mission to spread choking awareness, whenever people have asked me:
“What happens when abdominal thrusts and back blows don’t work?”
I always give them a much better answer: You use LifeVac.
LifeVac is a new anti-choking device that can instantly save a choking victim — even when conventional first aid fails.
When my mother-in-law first showed it to me, I admit, I was skeptical at first. I thought there was no way any of my children would become choking victims that you see on the news.
I truly felt like my family didn’t need it – But when I learned that LifeVac has already saved 1,282 lives, I thought it might just be worth having around, just in case.
That Thanksgiving night, I quickly realized how important this device really is — and since then, I’ve been telling everyone I possibly can about it.
If you haven’t heard about LifeVac, you absolutely need to. It’s an incredible safety net to have nearby.
What is LifeVac?
LifeVac is an anti-choking device that works like a vacuum to remove objects from your throat in seconds.
You use it when the traditional first aid methods fail. You can even use it right away, particularly when it’s not possible to administer other methods — such as with the obese, elderly, and children.
Anyone can use it easily — and you can even use it to stop yourself from choking.
Most importantly, LifeVac has been 100% effective at preventing choking deaths.
LifeVac has already saved 1,282 lives… and counting.
And you might be surprised to hear that choking can easily happen to anyone. Take for example:
- A 62-year-old man who almost choked to death on his dessert…
- A 1-year-old girl who choked on a piece of string…
- An 8-week-old baby with GERD who choked on her bottle of formula…
- And a 22-year-old man who choked on a piece of pizza.
However, in these cases, LifeVac saved all of their lives.
In fact, LifeVac has worked in every situation it’s been used!
Here’s Why You Need LifeVac For The Holidays
In my years of spreading choking awareness, I’ve learned about all sorts of choking incidents… and they always spike during the holidays.
In 2020 alone, there were 150,000 toy-related E.R. visits, and most of them were for choking! In fact, choking is the 4th leading cause of accidental death worldwide.3
Here’s why choking is a huge risk for the holidays:
- Families gather to EAT…and they talk and laugh around the table instead of chewing their food carefully.
- Traveling and family time means that kids of all ages play together, often in unfamiliar surroundings. Younger children can choke on toys, new foods, and “un-baby proofed” household items.
- New gifts (such as small toys) can end up in young children’s mouths.
The fact of the matter is that choking happens to people of ALL ages, sizes, lifestyles, and body types.
That’s why I recommend having a LifeVac around at all times.
How Does LifeVac Work?
LifeVac has a patented valve that creates one-way suction to remove whatever food or object is stuck in the airway.
As the plunger goes down, the patented valve vents air out the side of the mask. When the plunger comes up, an airtight seal pulls the object up and out of the airway.
With LifeVac, it is impossible to push the object further down the airway.
Although it can take several plunges to remove a firmly stuck object, the patented valve has successfully saved the lives of EVERYONE it’s been used on so far.
LifeVac is manually powered, so it never needs electricity, batteries, or charging. It’s always ready to save a life!
How Do I Use LifeVac?
Anyone can use LifeVac — it’s as simple as Place, Push, Pull.
The LifeVac mask fits people of all sizes and ages. To use it, you simply:
- Place the mask over the nose and mount
- Push down the plunger handle
- Pull up the plunger handle
The user-friendly design makes it extremely easy to use, even in a stressful environment. And its patented one-way air valve prevents user error.
In addition, every LifeVac Home Kit comes with practice masks, so you can be sure you’re comfortable with the technique.
As a parent who has experienced a close call, I think EVERYONE should have a LifeVac in their home and car.
Here’s why: LifeVac is your only option when abdominal thrusts and back blows fail — and it’s extremely effective, so it’s useful for everyone.
And in MANY situations abdominal thrusts aren’t even possible, such as:
- People who live alone
- Pregnant women
- Babies
- Medically fragile people
- Anyone who’s bigger around than your arms can reach
In all of these cases, abdominal thrusts and back blows aren’t possible — but LifeVac can safely and harmlessly remove the object.
In an emergency, my honest opinion is that I’d rather rely on LifeVac than anything else.
I can’t recommend LifeVac enough — every home, school, restaurant, office, car and nursing home should have one.
I never want any parent to feel as helpless as I did that day. I never want anyone to rely solely on their memory or their nerves in a situation as grave as that one.
Because no parent should ever have to face that terrifying moment unprepared.
The best feeling I have is that with every holiday, I’m helping to put more LifeVacs out there in the world.
It’s truly an amazing safety device to have nearby, especially during the holidays.
So far I have given LifeVac to friends, family members, teachers, colleagues, coaches, babysitters, and neighbors. I plan to keep spreading the word and giving LifeVac as a gift for as long as I live.
Invest in LifeVac. Learn how to use it. Keep it within reach.
Because when the unthinkable happens, LifeVac could be the one thing that stands between a tragic loss and a thankful embrace with your loved one.
I know it was for Emily.
I believe it can be for you.
Update:
With the upcoming fall and winter holidays, LifeVac is running a special promotion to make LifeVac even easier and more affordable to give as a gift.
For a limited time, LifeVac is offering a special deal: when you use the link below, you’ll get a FREE LifeVac Home Kit when you buy 2!
Here’s What People Are Saying About LifeVac...
"Gives me such relief."
"Excellent addition to our family first aid kit."
"Needed in every home, every office, every school, every health care facility and on every airplane!"
"It could save your life."
"Awesome anti-choking tool."
"A lifesaver!"
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References: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100226212559.htm 1 | https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/choking-suffocation 2 | https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-4-most-common-choking-hazards-for-adults_n_57d8525ee4b09d7a68803278 3