Do doctors recommend Lifevac or Dechoker? An ER doctor tries them out

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Do doctors recommend Lifevac or Dechoker? An ER doctor tries them out - Part 2

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Күн бұрын

Choking - Part 2: Time to TRY OUT the Dechoker and Lifevac IRL - on my husband! :)
(Note, I tried this also on my children - and had the same results on them that I had on hubs.).
Timestamp:
- 00:23 - Lifevac review
- 00:45 - Lifevac trials
- 3:11 - Dechoker review
- 4:18 - Dechoker trials
- 5:50 - Key point for ANYONE who wants to buy one
This is the 2nd 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 to LYK when those come out, and send a link to my Choking 101 Reference.
NO ADVICE: This resource contains general information about medical conditions and treatments for educational and entertainment purposes, and is not a substitute for hands-on training by a certified professional. The information is not advice and should not be treated as such. If you think you may have a specific medical condition, or symptoms of such, consult a medical provider. If experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and seek immediate medical assistance from a healthcare professional.

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@darrinc85 9 ай бұрын

As someone who has demonstrated LifeVac hundreds of times, you are not pulling it fast enough and therefore not using it correctly. The faster the pull, the more suction it makes. When used correctly it makes over 300 mmHg.

@darrinc85 9 ай бұрын

also if you read the data available from LifeVac, in a randomized study it was about 50% effective on the first pull, 85% on the 2nd and 99.9 on the 3rd.

@karenmahan6979 8 ай бұрын

I noticed that also. She needs to watch the video on its demonstration herself. I feel like she is not giving the best advice.

@serious.business 8 ай бұрын

These devices should not be difficult to use for anyone without any prior training. If just anyone can't pick it up and use it to save a life, then it fails.

@simphunter4292 7 ай бұрын

@@serious.business it's not difficult to use when you are properly informed. You don't just assume everyone instinctively knows how to do the heimlich. So why should you just assume everyone should instinctively know how to use this? Are you This woman's "hubby"? That's the only logical reasoning why I could see you would blindly defend such incompetence. Every tool takes a little bit of knowledge, information and common sense on how to use it. If you can't recognize that then continue being one of the people watching, screaming and carrying on while doing nothing. You don't use a hammer as a screwdriver and blame the hammer.

@serious.business 7 ай бұрын

@@simphunter4292 Fire extinguishers don't require training. Point and shoot. Your logic falls flat on its face. Next.

@SirDanteNathanael 6 ай бұрын

She didn’t follow the directions on how to properly use either of the devices.

@denisewilliams815 4 ай бұрын

And she’s a whole doctor.. I would not want her try and save my life

@ericchen776 2 ай бұрын

ikr with the dechoker she was barely holding it. her hand was on the side of his face with two fingers on it. i can't believe she's a doctor

@fazmilafathima2490 19 күн бұрын

ikr.. when she does it wrongly and proceeds to mark it with a ❌ cross symbol.. I am like please show me the right way first 🤧

@donnellellis6107 20 күн бұрын

When you attach the mask to the plunger, you’re supposed to twist the mask to lock it in place. This is why the plunger and mask detached during your first attempt.

@atroy1983 8 ай бұрын

I tried a lifevac from a demonstrator and was able to get the ball out of the mannequin every try. Blame the user not the tool.

@cooljunkproductions 3 ай бұрын

mannequins have a more uniform and rubbery face that would create a strong seal every time. people are much different. not just the face shape but facial hair can prevent a strong enough seal. i really wish these devices took that sort of thing into account. the whole business seems like a massive grift. just banking on lazy people who don't want to learn heimlich maneuver, or are too afraid to use it on someone and would rather use a simple device.

@kk-rp6yw 20 күн бұрын

@@cooljunkproductionshow do you do an Heimlich on an infant???

@1981lashlarue 4 күн бұрын

@@kk-rp6ywTurn them over and pat on the back.

@_DST0NE_ 4 ай бұрын

What I take from this is that both of the devices have the ability to work, but would be way more effective if there was a second pair of helping hands.

@HomeGurl54 7 ай бұрын

You are not doing the lifevac correctly. Look up lifevacs instructions

@magsonin 3 ай бұрын

For last resort without these, what about a home vacuum?

@timeondeckis556 10 ай бұрын

Glad I watched this. Thanks for making!

@reinaldoreyes5631 Ай бұрын

As a surgeon, and someone who has saved persons twice with the Heimlich, I believe this would not work in an untrained user, or ever at all. Both times it took me a second herder attempt to be successful. The amount of force required is significant. Just learn, and teach, the Heimlich.

@porkchopexpress6890 27 күн бұрын

Well if I had to pick one from the 2 I am going with the lifevac cuz looks like it works better in less try’s and you can move it around better to get it right faster. So I ended up getting the lifevac. But that doesn’t mean I won’t be trying some of the others. Can’t put a price on saving a your loved ones life’s when needed.

@kgrfirdjy 15 күн бұрын

I never saw either device in use at any emergency medical services agency nor hospital in my area. We had airway care training as part of basic lufe support. I did the Heimlich maneuver on myself when I choked on a steak; that was scary!

@JohnVeritas 3 ай бұрын

I have a solution for a perfect seal, actually, but it will take a bit longer to put on. The key is in the US Army chemical masks for MOPP gear in that they all utilize a 3 strap system to properly secure and create a tight seal. Yes, it takes longer, but so, too, would multiple failed attempts.

@robertb6734 7 ай бұрын

I have b o b punching bag and every couple of weeks I lay it on the floor and have my kids practice with the life vac.

@danielethier2015 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate the advice!

@BrockSafetyConsultants 12 күн бұрын

The AHA does NOT endorse any products. Did you take the course, or speaking as an AHA Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, did the person certifying you have to get you through it. As a paramedic, I would be embarrassed doctor.

@wildworld4193 21 күн бұрын

I realised that she was handling it in some kind of delicate type of way.how is it gonna work like that?if this is how you are gonna handle it in a real-life threatening situation, then that's concerning😢

@boduke2299 9 ай бұрын

You have to use it like a toilet plunger you have no thrust involved in using it how the hell can you create any suction power with barely pushing on it?

@simphunter4292 7 ай бұрын

Because she's too scared to push on her hubby's face. Or the real reason is she just wants to stay in the old ways of the Heimlich maneuver and is discrediting the things... Boomer is boomer

@kibblenbits 6 ай бұрын

@@simphunter4292 To be a "Boomer" she'd have to be at least 58 years old, which she is obviously not. Maybe you should make yourself a chart, with the name/age range, so you can get the name of the generation you're trying insult correct.

@charlottepadgett3655 Ай бұрын

Is it supposed to be hard to push in because it seems really stiff and hard to push push the knob in to pull out?

@BrockSafetyConsultants 12 күн бұрын

Read the instructions DOCTOR!!

@kobyb888 2 ай бұрын

Idk i tried the dechoker on myself and it felt like it about pulled my lungs out

@TrainerInTraining 9 ай бұрын

It's my saliva that usually causes my choking in the middle of the night. Dribbles into my windpipe or something causing blockage and everything closes up - no air, can't breathe at all. I awake in panic and desperately flail until I am able to manage to get a small pinhole size to allow a bit of oxygen/breathing until I can bust through with forceful coughs. Terrifying and I know this will cause my death. Would this thing work, I wonder...?

@shirleypatten6212 8 ай бұрын

Have you been checked for a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea?

@TrainerInTraining 8 ай бұрын

No, I actually hadn't even considered it could be something like that@@shirleypatten6212

@1998232v6 7 ай бұрын

You need to see your primary care physician immediately. This potentially be a life threatening issue that could be treated in some way. There are a slew of things that could cause this. I know I’m a completely stranger to you, but please go see your doctor. It’s the best course of action at this point. Not having an open airway is a huge deal.

@simphunter4292 7 ай бұрын

No just continuing asking online instead of seeing a doctor about dying in your sleep. I'm sure that's not a serious sleeping disorder that could kill....

@carolinecraig6253 7 ай бұрын

I always though this is dehydration, also dont panick, try breathing through your nose and you'll realize your airway isnt blocked at all. See a professional about this though.

@therealalex2120 24 күн бұрын

Perhaps get the mask tight and repeat the thrusts 5 times in a row…. Geez….. Anaesthesiologist here…

@SikhJedi 4 ай бұрын

God....imagine if she was your doc ...God help ya

@wangelva5488 8 ай бұрын

matye the tongue depressor use half soft silcone will be more useable

@hankseda 3 күн бұрын

Good video, but you are being too gentle with your husband judging by how softly you operate the devices. This is understandable but it compromised the demo. I think a dummy would be a better option in this case.

@rebeccaburke3864 2 ай бұрын

What a nice husband.

@crackerjacks6789 9 ай бұрын

Is the tongue depressor hard plastic.?

@frazzle657 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video. Really confused by all the rude comments to be honest... Thanks for the video, ill look into buying the lifevac

@jeffweed3947 8 ай бұрын

CANNOT hear, please remake this video with louder volume (also talk slower).

@shirleypatten6212 8 ай бұрын

Do you see a "settings" icon on the bottom of your video? Click on the icon and select "playback speed."

@finalomega8894 3 ай бұрын

I want to buy one for emergency of a child, etc. in public..🎉🎉

@BrockSafetyConsultants 12 күн бұрын

She's not using it correctly.

@holyarmageddon19 2 ай бұрын

Neither does the Heimlich maneuver. Your pumping til it works

@judebarber8325 4 ай бұрын

One surgeon to another, what a good sport!! Haha. Great video.

@MrRudyBar 7 ай бұрын

It was really hard to hear what you were saying . Check your levels on you videos .

@Estela-b9g 2 ай бұрын

Need a phone to. Order

@mo_bra3340 9 ай бұрын

Just ordered 2 of the LifeVac apparatuses, before I did any research on them (-They got me with their convincing ad/s). Anyway, thank (to both you and your husband) for making this review video! I will check out the follow-up next... ;-)

@jlcain100 8 ай бұрын

The results would have been different if she had used it correctly. Just goes to show you even Doctors don't know everything.

@SirDanteNathanael 6 ай бұрын

she had no idea how to use either device. She just spread so much misinformation on the 2 products without even following the directions on how to properly use them. These demos were absolutely horrible.

@user-uy5py5ih2t 5 ай бұрын

These failed attempts are user error & demonstrate not practicing. ANYTHING you use fresh out of the box w/ no practice is going to be used incorrectly 😂. Even the Heimlich Maneuver cannot be done correctly majority of the time unless you actually practice it lol. As far as the setup this is two pieces which takes seconds to put together.

@db.1881 4 ай бұрын

While she is doing explaination, that guy is already reincarnated couple of times...

@simphunter4292 7 ай бұрын

Boomer lady uses a hammer as a screwdriver and blames the hammer... The lifevac video that was posted 3 years ago shows that you are doing it wrong. Not enough force on the mask, head not tilted back, not enough Force on pulling the plunger, not properly connecting the plunger to the mask on your first attempt which is the most egregious thing in the whole video you're just trying to discredit the thing by falsely accusing it of being defective.... I wonder how many people you convince not to buy the device and how many people could have been helped because you were doing it wrong and spreading biased misinformation

@mscktt 7 ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 YES!! IT'S A PLUNGER!! NOT A TOY!!

@SirDanteNathanael 6 ай бұрын

Exactly. This video pissed me off because she probably deterred so many people. She literally used it like it had a desease that she was afraid to touch. Didn’t follow 1 direction on how to use either product. It was so cringe to watch…especially when the mask detached. Then she blames the tongue depressor for not getting a seal…as she uses her finger tips to put the slightest pressure possible on the mask…when it clearly says, “firm pressure”

@kibblenbits 6 ай бұрын

To be a "Boomer" she'd have to be at least 58 years old, which she is obviously not. Maybe you should make yourself a chart, with the name/age range, so you can get the name of the generation you're trying insult correct.