Scott County Sheriff's Office Deputy Saves 2-year-old Child from Choking...Newly Purchased Life-Saving Equipment Utilized on the Scene Successfully Removed Breathing Obstruction

Scott County- On 11-29-2024, Deputy Kyle West of the Scott County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for help from parents of a two (2) year old child who was not breathing. Deputy West was the first to arrive on the scene, finding the distraught parents at the end of their driveway performing "back slaps and stomach thrusts" on their baby boy, to no avail. Deputy West immediately took over care of the child, utilizing a new device recently purchased by the Scott County Sheriff, the LifeVac Suction Device. Deputy West was able to dislodge a piece of chocolate and a part of a Christmas Ornament from the child's airway, restoring the ability of the child to breathe freely. Scott County Emergency Services (EMS) arrived and took over care of the child, transporting him to Scott Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Deputy West advised the following... "It is extremely gratifying to save a life, especially a young child, and to have the necessary equipment needed to do so within arm's reach. I, and the parents of this child, are thankful I had the LifeVac Device with me to help their precious boy."

Deputy West advised he was assisted at the scene by personnel from the Scott County EMS, Scottsburg Fire and Rescue, and the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.

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