Sweden has found a way of using texting to potentially save hundreds of lives.
A new programme called SMSlivräddare, or SMSLifesaver, aims to get CPR trained volunteers to the scene of a medical emergency in time to perform lifesaving CPR.
When a Stockholm resident calls 112 in an emergency, a text message is sent to all volunteers within 500 metres of the person in need.
This clever communicative program was invented to help those in critical condition, as those first few minutes after a cardiac arrest are crucial for getting help. The odds for surviving a cardiac arrest drop 10% for every minute that it takes for emergency services to arrive.
The program can help people get the help they need in an emergency faster, therefore giving them a better chance of recovery and survival.
There are currently 9,600 Stockholm residents registered on the SMS program. Due to great results, a similar program is looking to be launched in Scotland.
SMSlivräddare is a great way of using the speed and accessibility of texting to potentially save many lives.
