Do the Lifevac and Dechoker WORK? An ER doctor looks at the data - Part 3

Choking - Part 3:What’s the ACTUAL DATA on the Lifevac and the Dechoker - AND the harms? Today I dig into these for you.

Timestamp:
- 00:13- Do they work? (Reviewing the studies ,including those from the manufacturers, as well as independent studies, in humans, mannikins, and cadaver
- 2:53 - Why major medical associations do NOT include these in their protocols right now
- 3:14 - Potential + Real harms from these devices
- 5:14 - important clarification, these are NOT “FDA Approved”
- 5:30 - Overall
- 5:49 - If you only have money or time to buy a device or take a first aid/CPR course
- 6:35 - If you ABSOLUTELY want to buy one of these, which one I would suggest.
- 7:05 - if you DO buy one, you MUST practice.

This is the 3rd video in my series reviewing these two “anti-choking” devices - please make sure to follow so that you don’t miss any of the others! Comment CHOKING below and I’ll make sure you get a copy of my Choking 101 Reference - my little way of combatting the vast amount of unreliable info on choking (or videos that are blocked by ads!).

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[bonriver]

Thank you for this video. I was wondering if the Life Vac was any good. CHOKING.

[stanallport]

in their "saves" i saw a lot of babies and small kids having petit mal seizures and spontaneously regain consciousness without any object coming out. it doesnt move enough air.

[mo_bra]

Thanks again! :-) ...I wonder if the baby choking story on their ad is even real? I bet it isn't. :-( Well, now I feel MUCH more informed at least...
Um, "choking", I guess. ;-)

[PianoPatterns]

There are multiple videos on YouTube of babies being saved from choking using the LifeVac. You failed to mention that point in your biased presentation. Also, you forgot to mention that the LifeVac is only to be used on an unconscious victim of choking who is unable to stand and has gone down to the floor. You forgot to mention that the LifeVac protocol is to use the Heimlich maneuver as the first option above all, but, then when they go to the ground and abdominal thrusts do not work, as a last resort, you use the LifeVac. So tell us, what are you going to do at a restaurant when the victim has gone to the floor and your abdominal thrusts are not working?

[LenardMilich]

I have a beard. Bet that seal won't work for me!
choking

[jayjay]

Interesting stuff but man is suck jumping through 4 different videos.