Crime & Safety
Montco's New Pulsepoint App Saves Man's Life In Limerick
Just weeks after implementation, Montgomery County's new PulsePoint App helped save the life of a 56-year-old man in cardiac arrest.
LIMERICK, PA — Just weeks after implementation, Montgomery County's new PulsePoint App helped save the life of a 56-year-old man in cardiac arrest.
The mobile app, called Montgomery County PulsePoint Respond, is connected to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety 911 call center. Whenever there is a call for cardiac arrest, anyone who has the app and is within a quarter mile of the location of the call will receive a notification.
On July 1, a man Limerick suffered from cardiac arrest, the county said.
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When PulsePoint sent out notifications, five bystanders were within the quarter mile range. One of them was an off-duty paramedic from Lehigh Valley.
The paramedic helped first responders save the man's life. He is currently recovering, officials said.
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Qualified law enforcement, first responders, and civilians who know CPR are urged to download the app. The app is available for iPhones and Android mobile devices. It can be downloaded in iTunes or Google Play, or by clicking here.
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