When Every Second Counts: The Israeli Development Against Choking

The Israeli company Lifesev has developed a device for choking emergencies caused by foreign objects, intended for home use until professional help arrives. The device is based on controlled suction technology, has received approval from the Ministry of Health and CE certification, and is marketed in dozens of countries. According to Beterem data, 4,271 children sought medical treatment due to a foreign object in the airway.

The Israeli company Lifesev has developed a unique assistive device for choking emergencies caused by foreign objects, intended for home use in the first moments of an emergency, until professional help arrives. The device, based on controlled suction technology, has received approval from the Israeli Ministry of Health and European CE certification, and is marketed in dozens of countries. According to data from the Beterem organization for child safety cited in the article, in recent years 4,271 children in Israel sought medical treatment due to a foreign object in the airway. The company notes that choking is the third leading cause of death among children and infants from accidents, and that the average response time for emergency teams in Israel is seven minutes. The device includes a mask in three sizes (infants, children, adults) and an activation button, and is intended for home use, especially in families with children or elderly individuals. The article emphasizes that the device is not a substitute for medical treatment or for calling emergency services.