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A first-aid application for e.g. iPhone which shouts at me what to do when finding an unconscious person. With clear voice and pictures that I can even understa

by limmeau 18y ago

A first-aid application for e.g. iPhone which shouts at me what to do when finding an unconscious person. With clear voice and pictures that I can even understand if my head's in "omg omg he's dying what to do what to do" mode. (Perhaps such an app exists; I'm too far away from an iTunes-capable computer right now to check.)

c1sc0 18y ago
That's a pretty cool idea, but aren't you better off calling 911 or your local equivalent? What about liability issues? What about responsiveness? This thing needs to be fast and non-intrusive ! I was in a (non-life-threatening) accident last week and I can think of a couple of useful first-aid pointers lots of people overlook, like: * so what is the local emergency number? (based on GPS position) * "let's give him something to drink to comfort him ..." (Don't !) Basically a decision tree to help people with basic first aid. These protocols exist in the first aid world.
- limmeau 18y ago
  Of course, the phone should also dial 911 (or 112 if you're in most parts of Europe). I like the idea of a decision tree. Big readable decision screens: "Does the person answer when spoken to? [YES NO]" etc.
  - ConradHex 18y ago
    This could be useful in the case of a mass emergency where 911 can't respond to everyone in a timely way. Also, when you don't have a cell signal. Or after the zombie apocalypse.
- gcheong 18y ago
  When you take a first aid course they often give you cards with these kinds of instructions to carry with you so I don't think there would be a problem liability-wise with the app itself.
gills 18y ago
This is similar to an idea I proposed for a non-literate UI for a developing world mobile app. If there is no doctor in the village they can get quick first-aid tips, organize transport, and a remote doctor can try to assess the problem with pictures. Google e-IMCI to see some actual research in this area, maybe you'll be inspired, though that is focused on more formal procedures for nurses (like detecting what's wrong with a sick child).
bemmu 18y ago
It exists and it seems very good.

by limmeau 18y ago

c1sc0 18y ago

That's a pretty cool idea, but aren't you better off calling 911 or your local equivalent? What about liability issues? What about responsiveness? This thing needs to be fast and non-intrusive ! I was in a (non-life-threatening) accident last week and I can think of a couple of useful first-aid pointers lots of people overlook, like: * so what is the local emergency number? (based on GPS position) * "let's give him something to drink to comfort him ..." (Don't !) Basically a decision tree to help people with basic first aid. These protocols exist in the first aid world.

limmeau 18y ago
Of course, the phone should also dial 911 (or 112 if you're in most parts of Europe). I like the idea of a decision tree. Big readable decision screens: "Does the person answer when spoken to? [YES NO]" etc.
- ConradHex 18y ago
  This could be useful in the case of a mass emergency where 911 can't respond to everyone in a timely way. Also, when you don't have a cell signal. Or after the zombie apocalypse.
gcheong 18y ago
When you take a first aid course they often give you cards with these kinds of instructions to carry with you so I don't think there would be a problem liability-wise with the app itself.

gills 18y ago

This is similar to an idea I proposed for a non-literate UI for a developing world mobile app. If there is no doctor in the village they can get quick first-aid tips, organize transport, and a remote doctor can try to assess the problem with pictures. Google e-IMCI to see some actual research in this area, maybe you'll be inspired, though that is focused on more formal procedures for nurses (like detecting what's wrong with a sick child).

bemmu 18y ago

It exists and it seems very good.