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healthtech2 years ago•1 min saved

"Doctor's Quick-Thinking with Apple Watch Saves Air Passenger's Life"

A British doctor, Rashid Riaz, saved a sick plane passenger's life by using a flight attendant's Apple Watch to gauge her blood oxygen levels during a flight from Birmingham to Verona. The woman, who had a history of heart issues, had low oxygen saturation, and Riaz used the watch's Blood Oxygen app to stabilize her until they landed in Italy. Riaz praised the airline's response but suggested that airplanes carry tools to measure vital signs in emergencies. Apple is in a patent dispute over the app, and their latest watches will not have it.

via Yahoo News|

#apple-watch #doctor #flight

health-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Doctor's Apple Watch Rescue at 30,000 Feet"

Dr. Rashid Riaz, a British doctor, used a flight attendant's Apple Watch to save a sick plane passenger's life by gauging her blood oxygen levels during a flight from Birmingham to Verona. The woman, who had a history of heart issues, was stabilized with an oxygen cylinder until landing in Italy, where she received further medical assistance and recovered quickly. Dr. Riaz praised the airline's response but suggested that airlines carry diagnostic health tools on board for emergencies.

via New York Post |

#apple-watch #doctor #flight

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Pixel Watch adds vital SpO2 tracking feature post-launch"

The Google Pixel Watch's blood oxygen sensor, which was disabled at launch, has been enabled on some units, according to posts on Reddit. The SpO2 tracking feature is more precise and reliable than the estimated oxygen variation (EOV) feature that was previously available. The rollout appears to be slow, but the functionality is great news for Pixel Watch owners as it can help assess sleep quality and detect respiratory issues. However, smartwatches cannot replace medical diagnosis and should only be used for general well-being and fitness tracking.

via PhoneArena|

#fitness-tracking #oxygen-saturation #pixel-watch

health3 years ago•5 min saved

Understanding HAPE: Mountain Sickness in High Altitudes.

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a severe form of altitude sickness that can be fatal if left untreated. It is often misdiagnosed for asthma or pneumonia due to similar symptoms. Even residents of high-elevation areas can be affected by HAPE. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. A pulse oximeter can help detect the condition, and if oxygen saturation levels are below 90%, individuals should seek medical attention immediately. Dr. Christine Ebert-Santos is working to raise awareness of the risks of HAPE in mountain communities.

via Summit Daily|

#altitude-sickness #hape #health