We are darned close to ‘the future is now’. (The only way to improve this would be for the AICD to send its info for critical alarms without requiring the patient to act, but that’s another can ‘o worms).
It’s one of those calls you never want to get as an electrophysiologist:
“Doc, I got four shocks from my device yesterday.”
via Dr. Wes: How My iPhone Prevented an ER Visit (with screenshots).
Nice post, and your ED colleagues thank you!
You’re welcome! :)
Have a great weekend!