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Cases of choking are common in older peopleespecially among those who suffer neurological, chewing or swallowing problemssuch as dysphagia. In addition, given their physical or health condition, in many cases it is not possible to practice, or is contraindicated, the Heimlich maneuver.
Aware of this, the firm IES Medical presents LifeVacan innovative device for choking emergency Due to its ease of use, it is very useful in residences and social and health centers.
It is designed so that any user can act quickly in case of a choking emergency, regardless of the age or physical condition of the person affected. LifeVac clears the clog fast, so it is safe and effective. In addition, it is lightweight and does not require a power supply, so it can always be kept close at hand and be used at any time and immediately.
This suction device clears the airway obstruction in a few seconds and without the need to introduce it into the body. It does not have any element that causes damage to the gums, teeth, palate or tongue, so the patient is not harmed when using it. LifeVac It works by creating a suction force to remove the airway obstruction by generating a negative pressure 3 times greater than that generated by abdominal compression (Heimlich Maneuver).
Its use is very simple, just place the LifeVac over the nose and mouth, push the handle/bellows, pull the handle and repeat the operation until the line is free.
The following video of the Antena 3 program The Anthill 3.0 shows the use of this device:
It should be remembered that In a choking emergency, time is of the essence.: After 4 minutes without oxygenation, you can suffer serious brain damage and after 10 minutes, the chances of brain death are very high.
In Spain, 1,900 people die every year from suffocation due to chokingwhich means more than 5 deaths every day, a figure similar to the 2,100 deaths from traffic accidents.
IES Medical