A powder can staunch heavy bleeding in seconds.
But if our heart stops, resuscitation has to occur within four minutes. Only, who has a defibrillator to hand?
Aware that 80% of heart attacks happen domestically, a Paris-based startup is seeking to make defibrillators more accessible in private settings.
The team, comprising cardiologists and emergency physicians, developed the pocked-sized shock sensor for use at home, the office or for people on the go.
Operation is quick and simple, with four clearly displayed steps for use. Battery status and electrode condition are monitored through an online connection, making maintenance easy. The device is EU-produced.
A saliva test can detect heart disease, while in future lung function could also be tested at home.
