Anti-choking devices
I specifically advocate for the LifeVac, the device I used to save my son Mason's life. I'm a Pittsburgh area mom of two and here is my story...
On November 3, 2021, while cooking dinner, my son Mason began choking on a plastic baby doll bottle cap. It was clear so I couldn't see the obstruction. Now mind you, I had been CPR/1st aid certified several times, but I can tell yo
u when this happened my brain failed me. I proceeded to do back blows to no avail. I had just purchased a device called the LifeVac one month before so I grabbed Mason and ran to the hall closet. I grabbed the device, but before attempting to use it I tried back blows one more time without success. Time was running out and I knew I didn't have EMS on the way as my phone wasn't convenient, I was the only adult present and I was NOT going to let go of my son for even a second to go find it. I laid Mason down and used the device but nothing came out. By that point, I PANICKED thinking I was out of options and he was going to die. I needed help and I needed it NOW! So I grabbed Mason, grabbed the LifeVac and ran outside screaming for help. I was hoping someone would either 1. come to help me. I laid him in the grass and did the place, push, pull motion and this time it worked!!! THANK GOD! https://youtu.be/yF7FZi3nD0c
Had I not bought it when I did, or not known about it, he would not be here. That is why I am strongly advocating for more awareness regarding choking. Prevention is key, but accidents happen. I want people to know what to do and what tools are available to help should standard protocols, or your brain, fail. Use code BW10 to save 10% at LifeVac.net. Choking is the 4th leading cause of accidental death, #1 cause of death in school and a child dies every 5 days, in the U.S., from choking. Together, we can change these statistics.
*PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT A DOCTOR OR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.* I am simply a mom.. who saved her son.. who wants to prevent choking and choking related deaths. I'm a mom trying to take a terrifying event and turn it into something positive. A mission to save lives.
