LifeVac Travel Kit Airway Clearance Device
In the case of a choking emergency, the LifeVac Travel Kit Airway Clearing Device is all you need to remove whatever may be obstructing the airway when standard protocols have been followed without any success. Besides the clearing device, this travel kit also provides multiple masks that come in different sizes, allowing you to respond to a choking emergency on the spot.
What's Included?
The LifeVac Travel Kit includes all you'd need for airway clearance if ever found in a choking emergency:
- 1x LifeVac Airway Clearance Device
- 1x Small Adult Mask
- 2x Medium Adult Masks
- 1x Paediatric Mask
- 1x A5 BLS Leaflet
- 1x Instruction Booklet
- 1x Feedback Form
How Does LifeVac Work?
The LifeVac clearance device features a one-way valve system that prevents air from escaping and pushing an obstructing object further down. The tool is designed to create a one-way suction that safely removes any piece of food or item that might be blocking the airway.
Who Can Use the LifeVac?
Designed with an easy-to-use mechanism, the LifeVac Travel Kit Airway Clearance Device was designed for anyone to use, including those who live alone and who might find themselves in a choking emergency. This device is also ideal for families to take wherever they are travelling, as the different-sized masks can fit most family members.
Other ideal environments for use include:
- Schools/childcare centers
- Restaurants
- Healthcare facilities
- Nursing homes
- Offices
- Shopping centers
- Airports
Please note that this product is not intended for use on persons under 10kg.
How Easy Is It To Use the LifeVac?
Apart from the main tools provided, the LifeVac Travel Kit also includes an Information and Instruction Booklet with clear steps on how and when to use the LifeVac device. For a more detailed illustration of how you can use your LifeVac kit, please watch the video below.
Is Non-Invasive Airway Clearance Safe?
There are numerous benefits of the non-invasive feature which the LifeVac clearance device offers which include:
- No risk of harming the oral cavity
- No risk of pushing the obstructing object further down
- No risk of pushing the tongue back in a panic situation
- No risk of tubes becoming blocked
- No risk of initiating the gag reflex and placing the victim at higher risk
How Do I Know Which Mask To Use?
Masks in the LifeVac are available in two sizes that should be suitable for most users.
- Small Adult Mask
- Medium Adult Mask
Please note that the correct mask size required will depend on the size of the individual choking and the size of their features.
What Other Versions Of the LifeVac Are Available?
There are other LifeVac Kits available that are suitable for different uses, they include:
