Life App Unveiled

In a groundbreaking development for emergency care, the "Lifesavers 3.0" app is now available in Germany, connecting medically trained volunteers with the control center to provide life-saving assistance during cardiac arrests.

The app, which is compatible with both iOS and Android devices, is a smartphone-based first responder alert system. When an emergency call is made to 112 for suspected cardiac arrest, the "Lifesavers" system is automatically activated by the control center.

Registered professional first aiders receive an advance alert via the app, in parallel with the emergency services. To participate in the "Lifesavers" system, one must be of legal age and have a suitable medical qualification, such as an emergency medical technician or nurse.

Upon downloading the app, a registration form must be filled out, and proof of the stated qualification must be uploaded. An online tutorial must also be completed to join the "Lifesavers" system.

Once registered, up to four first aiders are selected for deployment, depending on the distance to the emergency location. The selected first aiders receive information about the AEDs (defibrillators) listed in the app, which are publicly accessible and available.

The app provides crucial information about the location of these life-saving devices, which can significantly increase the chances of survival for those affected by sudden cardiac arrest. Without CPR, a victim of sudden cardiac arrest will die. The sooner life-saving chest compressions begin, the higher the chances of survival.

In a test case, the "Lifesavers 3.0" app successfully revived a man in his early 50s who suffered a cardiac arrest. This success underscores the importance of the app in bridging the critical time gap until professional emergency services arrive.

The introduction of the "Lifesavers 3.0" app is seen as opening a new chapter in emergency care, according to Mayor Stephan Keller and Dr. Judith Joos, Managing Director of the "Lifesavers" association. The app is part of the regional implementation of First Responder systems, such as in Thuringia, where an app is used to notify first responders, often affiliated with volunteer fire departments.

With only about ten percent of those affected by sudden cardiac arrest surviving in Germany, every second counts. If rescuers arrive within three to five minutes after a cardiac arrest, the patient's chances of survival can be doubled or quadrupled.

Those who are nearby are alerted and can begin life-saving measures within a short time, making the "Lifesavers 3.0" app an invaluable tool in the fight against time-critical emergencies like cardiac arrest. After completing the requirements, access to the "Lifesavers" system will be granted upon review by the administrators.