Is $49.99 worth it for something I might never use?
It is the same logic as the outlet covers: you buy it for one day and are glad on every other day that it did nothing. One kit is $49.99, which comes to under 15 cents a day over its first year in the drawer. The Buy 2 Get 1 Free tier is $99.99 for three ($33.33 each): the high chair, the diaper bag and the grandparents' kitchen covered for $49.98 less than buying three one at a time. And every kit has a 90-day guarantee, so if it sits in the drawer and you decide it isn't for you, we'll refund you.
Who can it be used on?
RescUAid is intended for people 12 months and older. The child mask is for children over 22 lb; the adult mask is for older children and adults. It is not intended for children under 12 months.
Do I need training?
No. The device is designed around three steps: place the mask over the nose and mouth, press down to seal, pull the handle up. There is no technique to remember and no strength required. Read the instructions when it arrives, and keep taking that first-aid class; RescUAid is the step after it.
What if I'm alone with my child?
Call 911 (speaker on, phone down), shout for a neighbor, and start the cycle: five back blows, five abdominal thrusts, repeat. RescUAid does not need a second adult or any strength: one hand steadies the mask, the other pulls. It is designed for use only after those steps have failed; if they aren't working, reach for it and use it as directed.
Is RescUAid FDA approved?
We make no FDA marketing-status claims about RescUAid. The FDA advises that airway-clearance devices should be used only after standard choking first-aid steps (back blows, abdominal thrusts, calling 911) have failed. That's exactly how RescUAid is meant to be used: as the second line, not the first.
What's the guarantee?
A 90-day guarantee on every kit. If RescUAid isn't right for your home, email hello@rescuaid.com within 90 days and we'll refund you.
How fast does it ship?
We ship within the US only. Orders go out in 1–2 business days and standard delivery takes 3–7 business days. Orders over $60 ship free, which includes the 3-kit and 5-kit tiers.
Can I practice with it?
Yes. A separate practice mask is sold on rescuaid.com so you can rehearse the place-press-pull motion without using the rescue masks in your kit. The practice mask and travel case are not included in the kit.