A very good initiative to try to keep people alive after they suffer a cardiac arrest is the GoodSam app, a platform designed to connect trained bystanders to people in urgent need of help.
This week I signed on.
The process is simple. When a cardiac arrest is reported, the dispatcher from New South Wales Ambulance sends notifications, via the GoodSam app, to users who are close to the emergency and trained in CPR. As a Paramedic I have done hundreds of resuscitations, and I recently bought an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) so I felt compelled to offer my services to try to save a fellow human being.
Once on the scene, I can administer good quality CPR, use my AED, and provide initial care, to “Keep them alive until Paramedics arrive”
The GoodSam app not only mobilises trained volunteers but also serves as a reminder of the power of community involvement in healthcare. By bridging the gap between bystanders and emergency medical services, this technology enhances the standard response to cardiac arrests, ultimately saving lives.
I see from my app screen there is 12 volunteers currently on duty within 500 metres and there is 5 public access AED. (There is really 7 AEDs because I know where 2 more are)
This GoodSam app typifies a proactive approach to emergency care. As more people download the app and contribute their skills, the potential for improved outcomes in cardiac emergencies will continue to grow.
A positive impact of community engagement in public health.
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