<b>LIFEVAC CAN SAVE A LIFE </b><br> The LifeVac is a non-powered single patient portable suction device developed for clearing an upper airway. <br> The negative pressure generated by the force of the suction is 3 times greater than the highest recorded abdominal thrusts. <br> The LifeVac is capable of generating 300 mmhg of suction. The duration of suction is minimal so LifeVac is safe and effective. No prescription required.<br><br> <b>DON’T BECOME A STATISTIC</b><br> A leading cause of death in children <br> One child dies every 5 days from choking <br> A leading cause of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65 <br> 5,000 deaths yearly in the US alone <br> Leads to 100,000 visits to the ER yearly <br> Over 100 million Americans have no defense against aspiration emergencies due to pregnancy, disability, obesity, or being alone<br> More people die from aspirating than die in fires, drowning or accidental shootings <br><br> <b>TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE </b><br> 0-4 minutes: Brain damage unlikely <br> 4-6 minutes: Brain damage possible <br> 6-10 minutes: Brain damage probable <br> 10 minutes : Probably brain death <br> Average emergency response time is 7 to 12 minutes <br><br> Candy is associated with 19% ER visits for aspiration emergencies – 65% due to hard candy and 35% gummy bears, chocolate, caramel, etc. <br> Coins were responsible for 18% of ER visits for children age 1 to 4 years <br>