The PulsePoint Respond app alerts CPR-trained individuals to someone nearby having a sudden cardiac arrest that may require CPR.
The app is activated by the local public safety communications center simultaneous with the dispatch of emergency responders.
The purpose of the app is to increase the survival rates of cardiac arrest victims by:
Reducing collapse-to-CPR times by increasing awareness of cardiac events beyond a traditional “witnessed” area.
Reducing collapse-to-defibrillation times by increasing awareness of public access defibrillator (AED) locations.
The community version of the app is only activated if the event is occurring in a public place.
In addition to the life-saving CPR/AED functionality, the app provides a virtual window into fire and EMS activity in the community, offering a unique opportunity for civic awareness and engagement.
Download PulsePoint Respond from Google Play or the App Store
Development and support for the application is provided by the PulsePoint Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to guide, enhance and expand the reach of the app.
