JOIN US To respond to medical emergencies, under the ‘Savior Campaign,’ CodeCraft Technologies has developed the “Savior” mobile app and that networks eight Mangaluru hospitals.
Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, CodeCraft Technologies CEO Deekshith Rai said that the Savior mobile app helps one to call an ambulance during medical emergencies. Not only is it backed by technology and a network of hospitals, it involves trained volunteers in ambulances.
“We will keep expanding our network of hospitals,” he said.
He said “One tap is all you need during an emergency and the Savior app will make sure that the user gets an ambulance wherever he/she is. It’s as easy as calling a cab. The app is available in Kannada, Malayalam and English. The app can be downloaded through Google Playstore.
Rai added that the app user can save basic medical details in the app and Savior sends it to the concerned hospital with one tap on the SoS button.
If the app user wants to keep friends and family informed when he/she is in need, Savior app has an option to set emergency contacts who need to be notified during an emergency. Also, Savior allows the app user to call ambulances for himself/herself or others by tapping on “Get Help”. If multiple ambulances are needed, then Savior has an option for it too.
Lack of awareness
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Maneesh Rai said owing to lack of awareness in handling medical emergencies in India, many deaths occur en-route to hospital. First aid and life saving skills will help patients survive.
The app reduces the time taken to reach the hospital of the user’s choice even if the ambulance that picks the patient belongs to another.
Specialist in Department of Emergency Medicine Dr Jeedhu Radhakrishnan said as a part of Savior campaign, its network hospitals had interacted with 850 college students in Mangaluru. With basic life saving skills training, people can make an impact and save lives during an emergency. Those interested, are trained and certified by the Savior team. A curriculum of life saving skills has been prepared for 8th to 10th standard students too.
“We are approaching schools and colleges because it is attitude change that can save the lives,” he said.