ArixMed Saved a Bedbound Elderly – A Lifesaver for Caregivers
Life Saved by ArixMed #64
For caregivers of elderly or bedbound loved ones, choking presents a particularly frightening challenge. The limitations of performing the Heimlich maneuver in such situations can make these emergencies feel even more helpless. On October 15, 2024, Alice P. shared how the ArixMed Choking Rescue Device helped her save her mother during a choking incident:
“I got this 2 days ago just in case I ever needed it, and today I had to use it on my elderly mother. She choked on a piece of chuck roast, and because she is bedbound, I knew I couldn’t perform the Heimlich maneuver on her. I grabbed the ArixMed Choking Rescue Device. I hadn’t familiarized myself with it yet, so I struggled a bit getting the mask to stay on the plunger. The device didn’t completely remove the roast, but it dislodged it enough for me to swipe it out with an oral swab. She was so afraid, her lips were blue, and she said she was ‘blacking out.’
I’m so thankful I had the device. Since then, I’ve opened the package and reviewed everything thoroughly. Make sure you familiarize yourself with it before you need it.”
For individuals like bedbound patients, the ArixMed Choking Rescue Device is a vital tool when traditional methods like the Heimlich maneuver are not feasible. Affordable, easy to use, and effective, it offers caregivers peace of mind during life-threatening moments, especially when caring for immobile loved ones.
Prepare today. Stay safe!
