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HOW IT ACTUALLY WORKS
LifeVac uses negative-pressure suction to dislodge airway obstructions instantly. It doesn't
require compression, positioning, or strength, which is why it works where traditional methods
can't.
Two mask sizes, pediatric and adult, ensure a complete seal over the mouth and nose. Without that seal, suction doesn't work. With it, pressure builds instantly.
A single firm push compresses the bellows. When you pull back, the chamber creates targeted suction force, up to 4× what a person can generate with lungs alone.
Once the airway clears, a built-in safety valve stops the dislodged food or object from being drawn back in, something even experienced medical staff can struggle with in field conditions.
The Heimlich relies on compression, forcing air from the lungs upward. It fails when the person is too small, too frail, lying down, or alone. LifeVac works on suction from above, which doesn't require body positioning, strength, or a second rescuer.
IS LIFEVAC RIGHT FOR YOU?
LifeVac is the backup method built for the moments every other option runs out.
See where
it fits in your family.
Choking is a leading cause of accidental death in children under 4. LifeVac fits in a diaper bag, a kitchen drawer, or a car console, wherever your family is.
You can't perform the Heimlich on yourself. LifeVac is one of the only choking devices designed to be used on yourself, by yourself, when there's no one else there.
Swallowing difficulties and weakened reflexes make choking risk rise sharply with age. LifeVac gives families a safe, painless way to act, even on dementia patients who don't respond to traditional methods.
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
On May 18th, 2026, a 2-year-old girl choked on a nickel resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed. LifeVac dislodged the obstruction on...
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POSTED ON 5/6/2026
On May 6th, 2026 a 12 year old boy choked on a chicken fingers and fries resulting in a total obstruction. Protocol was followed....
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POSTED ON 5/5/2026
On May 2nd, 2026 a 93 year old woman choked on a steak at Los Rios Rancho resulting in a total obstruction that left...
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LifeVac is an essential lifesaving tool supported by numerous peer reviewed medical studies.
If you have used your LifeVac in a choking emergency, simply fill out our “Report LifeVac Usage” form to receive a free replacement of your LifeVac unit.
