App technology that can save lives.June 20, 2017 | Karen LaukkonenAfter a recent neighborhood emergency involving a broken tree branch, an arborist and many emergency vehicles, I learned about the PulsePoint respond app.Early CPR and defibrillation can make a huge difference in a Sudden Cardiac Arrest event. When it happens, we call 911. But what if there was a certified CPR trained person nearby, who could apply lifesaving CPR and defibrillation until the EMS team arrived? This app alerts CPR-trained bystanders that someone is having a Sudden Cardiac Arrest nearby, so they can help. If your local Fire/EMS agencies uses PulsePoint, your life could be saved by a bystander. Good technology, doing great work. - Much adieu, Karenn
