Sudden cardiac arrest affects approximately 35,000 lives a year. Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can markedly improve the probability of survival. Seconds count!
If you are in British Columbia and trained in CRP, download the free PulsePoint Respond mobile app now and be notified of cardiac arrest emergencies near you.
The PulsePoint app links CPR-trained community members to BC Emergency Health Services and notifies them of nearby sudden cardiac arrest events. PulsePoint notifications include a map showing where the emergency is and the location of nearby public access defibrillators so that you can go to the scene and start CPR while paramedics are on the way.
We are encouraging anyone trained in CPR to download the PulsePoint Respond app today to make our community a healthier place to live and work.
