A former NHS pharmacist has developed a potentially life-saving wearable device after she nearly died last year.
Dr Dawn Price decided to start her own business after she collapsed while she was alone at home last year.
Despite falling unconscious and suffering from a slow heart rate, Dr Price made a full recovery and had a pacemaker fitted. Following the procedure she is now required to carry a paper-based pacemaker passport in case of an emergency.
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But the experience led Dr Price to think that there was a better way to make sure that emergency services had her medical information than having to carry around a paper document.
She has now founded Mavin Informatics which has launched a wearable device called mi-SOS, which allows first responders to access a patient’s medical information by scanning a QR code using a smartphone.
Once scanned, the device provides healthcare workers with information including the wearer’s name, emergency contact number, pre-existing medical conditions, medication being taken, and their allergies. It can also provide details of their Covid-19 status and insurance documents.
Dr Price said: “My health scare back in 2019 was a real wake up call for me both personally and professionally. Using my expertise in medicines and health information systems provided to the NHS, I created mi-SOS to ensure everyone can carry their own health information with them at all times, to ensure their personal needs are responded to appropriately in an emergency.
“Mi-SOS gives people ‘peace of mind’ that anyone can access their vital information they need to communicate with first responders in emergencies. We all know someone vulnerable, and people with conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and dementia could benefit from medical interventions during those critical moments. I’m proud of our new product and passionate about the difference it can make.”
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Mi-SOS has officially been recognised by a number of the 海角视频’s ambulance services and the benefits will continue to be monitored over the coming months.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more technology being adopted by the health service to improve care. Wearable technology has also been identified by Health Secretary Matt Hancock as one of the key priorities for reimagining the health service.