Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances
New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients
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You're much more likely to die from illness or old age (at the moment!) but it's still worth minimising your chances of dying from the unexpected.
About 50 people die every day in the UK of "external causes" - which gives you a one in a million chance of not making it to tomorrow. Coincidentally (or maybe because of it's applicable size) this is also the definition of a micromort.
The most common causes of accidental death are:
Implementing safety measures, raising awareness about risks, and adopting preventive practices can significantly reduce the incidence of these accidents.
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Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients
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Guidelines about UK Ambulance Service Clinical Practice by The Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee
Charity that offers free app, education material and help in learning how to deal with multiple casualties, particularly from deliberate attacks
You don't want your freshly rejuvenated legs creating a mishap of their own