LifeVac Choking Rescue Devices Donated to Tampa Police Department

LifeVac Donation to Tampa Police

• 🚨 The Tampa Police Department has received a donation of 300 LifeVac choking rescue devices.
• 💡 These devices are designed to create a one-way suction to remove lodged food or objects from choking victims.

How LifeVac Works

• 🛠️ The LifeVac device is simple to use: push and pull to create suction that removes obstructions.
• ⚠️ It is recommended to first follow choking protocols established by the American Red Cross, including back blows and abdominal thrusts.
• 🎯 The LifeVac can be used if these initial steps do not dislodge the obstruction.

Distribution and Impact

• 🏫 The donated devices will be distributed to officers, with a focus on those working with youth at the Police Athletic League and School Resource Officers.
• ✅ While anti-choking devices are not FDA approved, there are documented successes, including a recent incident in Georgia where an officer used LifeVac to save a driver.
• 🏫 In the past, LifeVac devices were placed in every school in Sarasota County, highlighting their use in educational settings.