In today’s fast-paced world, the unexpected can happen in an instant; this is especially true when it comes to choking emergencies. Choking is a leading cause of accidental death, and every second ...
A few months ago, I was having dinner with my husband when I started to choke. We’d had a fun and exciting day in Brooklyn for our baby shower and were in a great mood. We’d been surrounded by love ...
The Ache: Nearly 5,000 people a year die from choking in the U.S., according to the nonprofit National Safety Council. The Claim: Two new easy-to-use devices work like plungers to suck out ...
If you have ever been around someone choking, you know it is a critical event that needs swift action to save that person’s life. But trying to think clearly during times of panic can be difficult, ...
DELPHI, Ind. (WISH) — Carroll County’s Emergency Management Agency and the county’s two school systems will be using an over-the-counter tool not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is providing LifeVac Airway Clearance devices to its deputies and businesses throughout the county at no cost to taxpayers. “The LifeVac Airway Clearance device is ...