The scientific evidence for the treatment of choking was first reviewed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) in 2020. This review formed the basis of current European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines. Read our guidelines for choking in adults and children.

No. While the LifeVac patented device has been registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a certified Class 2 medical device, it isn’t technically a medical device like medicine would be. Therefore, the FDA wouldn’t have the jurisdiction to approve it. Little Anne QCPR™ (Laerdal) mannequin was used as a simulated FBAO victim for the resolution of the two tests which evaluate both anti-choking devices. VariablesDechoker device is not recommended for neonatal (or infant) use. Devices are available in three sizes ( adult, child, and toddler).

Couper K, Hassan AA, Ohri V, Patterson E, Tang HT, Bingham R, et al. Removal of foreign body airway obstruction: A systematic review of interventions. Resuscitation. 2020;156:174–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.09.007. This thing saved my 1 yr old's life. He choked on a potato chip and turned beet red. I was so scared but I laid him down and used the Dechoker. I've never been so scared in my life. Thank goodness for the Dechoker. We keep 3 of then in our house. A small one for the baby and a bigger sized one. You just never know when you need it." This saved my child's life!!! I'd love to share our story. And help save others!! Without this device she would not he here with us !!! I'm a health professional and everything else wasn't working. I'm so grateful for this and that God provided us to have one ready." - Amber W. With your arms wrapped around the person, make a fist with your non-dominant hand and grasp your fist with your dominant hand. Slightly tilt the person forward if possible

Simulation, Life Support, and Intensive Care Research Unit (SICRUS), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain Thank you so much for creating this! It saved my son's life on Saturday. He was choking on his vomit and the suction helped to clear his airway! Thank you!" - Karen C.