Juneau Launches PulsePoint to Strengthen Response to Cardiac Arrest Emergencies

~ Juneau, Alaska - The Capital City Fire Rescue and Juneau Police Department Communications Center have announced the launch of PulsePoint Respond in Juneau on Tuesday, September 1. This free mobile application is designed to connect CPR-trained community members with people experiencing cardiac arrest before professional responders arrive on the scene.

According to Andrew Pantiskas, Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services for Capital City Fire Rescue, this new technology will be a valuable asset in saving lives. "Our firefighters and paramedics are trained and equipped to provide advanced care, but there is an unavoidable period between the 9-1-1 call and our arrival," he stated. "While our crews are responding, a nearby citizen can make a tremendous difference."

The launch event for PulsePoint Respond will take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 9 a.m. in the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend and learn more about this life-saving app.

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Funding for the implementation of PulsePoint Respond in Juneau has been made possible through Marine Passenger Fees.

So how does PulsePoint work? The app alerts registered CPR-trained users when a cardiac arrest is reported near their location. Users who receive an alert can then recognize that a cardiac arrest is occurring nearby and respond to the location when it is safe to do so. They can also begin CPR until professional responders arrive and locate and retrieve a nearby automated external defibrillator (AED). This quick response can potentially save lives during those critical first minutes of a cardiac arrest.

It's important to note that PulsePoint does not replace calling 9-1-1 or professional emergency medical services. Members of the public should still call 9-1-1 and follow the instructions of the public safety dispatcher.

According to national statistics, hundreds of thousands of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year. Unfortunately, less than 50% of cardiac arrest victims receive help before emergency responders arrive. However, immediate bystander CPR can significantly improve a person's chance of survival. Pantiskas stresses that the most important thing to do during a cardiac arrest is to start CPR and get a defibrillator to the patient as quickly as possible.

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For Juneau, PulsePoint is another tool to help close the gap between the moment a cardiac arrest occurs and the arrival of professional responders. Residents who are CPR-trained and willing to assist can download PulsePoint Respond through the Apple App Store or Google Play, follow their local emergency response agency ("Capital City FR" in Juneau), and indicate that they are CPR-trained and willing to respond to nearby cardiac arrest alerts.

Community members can also use the PulsePoint Foundation AED NEAR Registry to help identify AEDs throughout Juneau. To learn more about PulsePoint Respond, visit their website.

For media inquiries, please contact Capital City Fire Rescue's Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services, Andrew Pantiskas at 907-419-8136 or Erann Kalwara, Public Safety Manager for Juneau Police Department at 907-500-0722.

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