Heimlich Alternative

The Dechoker helps save a choking victim by delivering negative pressure to the airway to suck out the obstruction.

While the Heimlich maneuver is an effective way to save a choking victim, the technique does require a certain level of strength, and can be hard for a smaller person to perform on a larger one.

The Dechoker, in contrast, does not require a large amount of force to use. The device consists of a face mask that fits over the victim’s mouth and a tab on the back that is pulled to create a vacuum. The vacuum helps to dislodge any obstacle caught in the airway, and the device can be used by a wide range of ages.

Source: ideaconnection.comAdded: 28 October 2015