Did you know choking is the leading cause of death in children and accidental deaths in persons over 65? That’s why AED.US is now carrying the LifeVac. The LifeVac is a non-powered, non-invasive, single-use airway clearance device developed for resuscitating a victim with an airway obstruction when current choking protocols are unsuccessful. LifeVac has a one-way valve that does not allow air to enter a choking victim on the downward motion. The duration of the suction is minimal, which makes LifeVac safe and effective. Learn how to use a LifeVac here!
Statistics
- A leading cause of death in children
- 5,000 deaths yearly
- One child dies every five days from choking
- Choking leads to 100,000 visits to the ER yearly
- More people die from aspirating than die in fires, drowning, or accidental shootings
- Leading cause of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65
Every Second Counts
- 0-4 minutes: Brain damage unlikely
- 4-6 minutes: t damage possible
- 6-10 minutes: Brain damage is probable
- 10 minutes +: Probably brain death
- Average emergency response time is 7 to 12 minutes
Facts
- Of all choking deaths in 2000, 41% were caused by food, 59% by nonfood items (balloons, etc.)
- Candy is associated with 19% of ER visits for aspiration emergencies – 65% due to hard candy and 35% gummy bears, chocolate, caramel, etc.
- Coins were responsible for 18% of ER visits for children aged 1 to 4 years
LifeVac Kits
LifeVac comes fully equipped with an adult mask, a pediatric mask, and a practice mask. Check out the LifeVac Kits below!
- LifeVac Unit
- 1 adult mask
- 1 pediatric mask
- 1 practice mask (to be discarded after being used for testing purposes)
- Instructions for Use
- Choking and Prevention literature
- Information Page
- LifeVac Unit
- 1 adult mask
- 1 pediatric mask
- Instructions for Use
- Packaged in a yellow zippered travel bag
- LifeVac Unit
- 1 adult mask
- 1 pediatric mask
- Instructions for use
- 1 Home Kit (1 adult mask, 1 pediatric mask 1 practice mask, Instructions for Use, Choking & Prevention literature, Information page)
- 3 EMS Kits (3 LifeVac units, 2 adult masks, 3 pediatric masks, Instructions for Use)
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at 800-695-1209 today!
Sources
- LifeVac. https://www.lifevac.net. 12 April 2022.
Written by Blaire Czarniecki
Customer Service Director
Blaire graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology- Child and Family Studies. She has been in the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) industry for over eight years and is the Director of Customer Service. Blaire is also an American Red Cross certified CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, highly trained by each manufacturer on their specific AEDs, and knowledgeable regarding ALL State AED regulations and legislation.“Every day I come to work, I know I am playing a part in saving someone’s life. I’m passionate about these devices and am always looking for new and innovative ways to spread awareness and knowledge about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). I look forward to the day when everywhere I go, I will see an AED—when SCA will no longer take any lives.”
Last updated April 13th, 2022