This App Alerts Nearby Strangers Who Could Save You From a Heart Attack
Malika Renee Butss — March 9, 2016 — Tech
References: daytona.se & fastcoexist
Medical apps are beginning to grow more and more common but none are as revolutionary as SMSlivräddare. This life-saving application alerts nearby strangers if you, or anyone you know, is undergoing a heart attack.
While paramedics waste no time rushing to scene after an emergency call, every second counts when someone is having a heart attack. Knowing that each minute without treatment decreases the victim's chances of survival by 10%, Swedish digital agency Daytona worked with medical researchers to develop SMSlivräddare. Based in Sweden, SMSlivräddare uses GPS to ping anyone from a network of thousands of CPR-trained individuals surrounding the area.
The app gives directions to reach the victim, basic instructions for CPR as well as a metronome to help the volunteer keep perfect timing. If there's a defibrillator nearby, some of the volunteers get instructions to bring it to the scene.
While paramedics waste no time rushing to scene after an emergency call, every second counts when someone is having a heart attack. Knowing that each minute without treatment decreases the victim's chances of survival by 10%, Swedish digital agency Daytona worked with medical researchers to develop SMSlivräddare. Based in Sweden, SMSlivräddare uses GPS to ping anyone from a network of thousands of CPR-trained individuals surrounding the area.
The app gives directions to reach the victim, basic instructions for CPR as well as a metronome to help the volunteer keep perfect timing. If there's a defibrillator nearby, some of the volunteers get instructions to bring it to the scene.
Trend Themes
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Medical Emergency Apps — The market is set to expand with the development of medical apps that provide life-saving assistance during emergencies.
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Geo-targeted Alerts — Medical apps are now being developed to incorporate GPS capabilities to send emergency messages to selected networks of CPR-trained individuals nearby.
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Cpr-training Network Development — Medical digital app developers are finding new ways to create networks of CPR-trained volunteers for individuals who undergo life-threatening health crises.
Industry Implications
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Healthcare Industry — The healthcare industry has the opportunity to leverage medical apps with GPS tracking and alert capabilities to offer better emergency services.
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Digital App Industry — Given the increasing demand for emergency medical assistance, developers need to create apps that can leverage technologies like geo-targeting to quickly alert nearby CPR-trained individuals.
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Emergency Services Industry — The emergency services industry has the potential to make use of such apps for a more comprehensive emergency response network that includes volunteers in addition to first responders.
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