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.
Life-Saving Medical Apps
This App Alerts Nearby Strangers Who Could Save You From a Heart Attack
Trend Themes
1. Medical Emergency Apps - The market is set to expand with the development of medical apps that provide life-saving assistance during emergencies.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry has the opportunity to leverage medical apps with GPS tracking and alert capabilities to offer better emergency services.
2. 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.
3. 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.