App Makes Bystanders Key in Cardiac Arrest Survival

Farrell is especially able to appreciate the value of brain recovery, he said, because as a physical therapist, he has treated patients with reduced brain function. “Those with brain damage can require 24-hour care,” he said. Aside from the issues of life quality, preventing brain damage could save billions per year in care costs, he suggests.

Since his recovery, Farrell and his wife have been advocates of public CPR training and all the SCA related technologies.

In addition to working toward getting agencies and districts onboard with the PulsePoint app, and then toward helping agencies with training and education, Farrell’s role on the board involves raising money to continue the development of the app and free availability.

“As a survivor – there aren’t a lot of us around,” he said. “I’m hoping in the coming years there are more of us.”

Recognition

Since its debut the PulsePoint app has received numerous awards from groups including the American Heart Association (AHA); International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC); Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA); VITA; Computerworld; IADAS; and the Telly Awards for its PSA. Additionally, Chief Price was invited to present the app at the White House’s “Safety Datapalooza” event in September.

Downloading the App

To install the PulsePoint app search PulsePoint in the Apple App Store or in Android Apps on Google Play.

Entering the Cardiac Science AED Giveaway

Visit the following link to read the contest details and to enter:

http://www.officer.com/cardiac-science