One Child Dies Every Five Days from Choking in the US

Los Angeles CA

18 November, 2021

6:23 PM

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One Child Dies Every Five Days from Choking in the US; The LifeVac Airway Clearance Device Saved Three Children’s Lives Saved Just Last Month and 204 People to Date November is Child Safety and Protection Month, the perfect time to highlight that parents can take action and easily prepare for a dreaded choking episode NESCONSET, NY – (November 18th, 2021): The purpose of Child and Safety Protection Month is to create awareness about the potential dangers children face every day, and choking is one of them. The statistics for kids and choking are alarming, and sadly, the Heimlich maneuver works in only approximately 50-70% of all choking cases. LifeVac has been on a mission to save as many lives from choking as possible throughout the world and has saved 204 lives to date, many of them children. The Mother’s Testimonials at LifeVac.net attest to the ease of using the device, making lifesaving fast and easy for just about anyone. “LifeVac came to fruition because, in 2011, I was told the tragic story of a 7-year-old child who recently had lost his life after choking on a grape, and the Heimlich maneuver didn’t work. It seemed so senseless and preventable, and my mind started working overtime to come up with a solution,” says Arthur Lih, inventor of LifeVac. “Our goal was to bring the safest, simplest method to save an aspirating person. Every life saved with LifeVac is a celebration and to know we can bring peace to the minds of parents is just invaluable.” Children face a much higher chance of choking than a typical adult for various reasons. Without the cognitive risk-preventing processes that adults have, small children put just about anything in their mouth, and kids up to even five will put too large of a bite of food in their mouth or run around while eating. In addition, their airways are very small, so even adults can be surprised by what can be a choking hazard. Essential steps for a safe environment for young children are childproofing a house, preparing food properly, and considering the LifeVac airway clearance device. The airway clearance device saved the following three children in October 2021, and many others have been saved by it as well: ● The 198th life saved by LifeVac was a 2-year-old girl who choked on a piece of sausage. Her mother attempted choking rescue procedures but was not successful. LifeVac was used, and on the first application, the sausage was dislodged, enabling the child to breathe again. ● The 199th life saved by LifeVac was a child who was choking on vomit and could not breathe. LifeVac was used right away. His mother stated, “LifeVac helped him to stop choking on his vomit and prevented aspiration. It saved his life.” ● The 200th life saved by LifeVac was a 6-year-old boy who choked on a piece of a round lollipop (sucker candy), causing a total blockage of his airway. LifeVac was used and on the second Place, Push, Pull motion, the LifeVac dislodged the candy. The child was taken to the hospital for x-rays and released after receiving a clean bill of health. The mom said, “Item was dislodged. My son could breathe again. LifeVac should be in every school. I am blessed that my son is alive and healthy due to having the LifeVac in my home.” LifeVac is very simple to use: PLACE. PUSH. PULL. ● Place the LifeVac device over the mouth and nose to create a seal. ● Push downward: The one-way valve prevents air from pushing food or objects downward when pressed. ● Then simply pull to create a one-way suction to remove the lodged food or object in seconds. ● It can save a life in seconds. Watch the video and share it with friends to help save lives: www.LifeVac.net LifeVac saves lives for people of all ages - and is small and easily transportable, even in a purse or a backpack. It is being used by First Responders, Elder Care Givers, and those caring for people with disabilities for whom standard choking protocol does not apply. In addition, LifeVac is dedicated to reducing aspiration emergencies in schools.