Swedes Using Text Messaging to Save Cardiac Victims
The Swedes are commonly known for giving Nobel Prizes, making great meatballs, and of course neatly packaging modern home furnishings. Personally, I think they should be known for having a heart of gold. SMSlivräddare, a Swedish organization that solicits CPR-trained Swedes for emergencies via texts, have help to increase cardiac survival rates from 3% to nearly 11%.
Since the first few minutes of a cardiac attack is the most crucial for survival, the fleet of 9,600 volunteers are capable of boosting the flagging emergency response service.
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