A lifesaving device, which may have saved a Collier County student from a choking emergency, is now being added to every marked patrol car in the county — thanks to a local donation.
The device, called LifeVac, works by using suction to dislodge blockages from a person’s airway. It’s operated with a simple “place, push, and pull” method.
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“It will save lives”: Collier Sheriff’s Office equips all patrol cars with choking rescue devices
Thanks to a donation of 400 LifeVacs from the Cassata Foundation and 100 LiveVacs from the device’s inventor, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will begin equipping all patrol vehicles with the tool. Deputies will also receive immediate training on how to use them…