The PulsePoint App Activates Trained Bystanders and Emergency Response
Alyson Wyers — October 1, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: pulsepoint.org & springwise
In a sudden emergency, this app aims to activate bystanders and people in the area who are trained in first aid to help while waiting for an official emergency response team. PulsePoint locates nearby first aid by alerting those who can give it. Though there are other apps out there that alert people to medical emergencies in general, this app is focused on heart attacks and administering CPR.
As CPR training is a standard technique taught in first aid training courses, it will like result in a greater emergency response. Anyone with the app can use it to track accidents in their neighborhood, while local authorities can also put it to use. PulsePoint has community outreach strategies and project management services as well.
As CPR training is a standard technique taught in first aid training courses, it will like result in a greater emergency response. Anyone with the app can use it to track accidents in their neighborhood, while local authorities can also put it to use. PulsePoint has community outreach strategies and project management services as well.
Trend Themes
1. Community Medical Support Apps - Developing mobile applications that connect communities to certified first aid responders in the event of medical emergencies can provide increased emergency response times.
2. Localized Emergency Response Networks - Allowing community members to track and respond to accidents and medical emergencies can result in faster responses and the ability for non-professional responders to provide aid before emergency services arrive.
3. Targeted Emergency Response Inititatives - Focused emergency response programs that direct resources to specific medical emergencies, such as heart attacks and CPR, can help curb the number of lives lost each year due to lack of immediate treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Companies that specialize in developing applications for mobile devices can leverage the emerging market demand for emergency response and community health monitoring applications.
2. Emergency Services Management - Emergency services organizations can provide valuable insight into developing effective emergency response programs and leveraging community networks to improve emergency response times.
3. Community Health and Safety - Health and safety organizations can leverage emerging technological innovations to expand emergency response services and provide critical medical support to communities in need.
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