In a ground breaking update, Google’s Pixel Watch 3 now features Loss of Pulse Detection, a technology designed to identify cardiac arrest and automatically alert emergency services. This advancement is more than a smartwatch feature—it’s a potential life-saver in unwitnessed medical emergencies.
According to Google Research, unwitnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health challenge, often resulting in fatalities simply because help doesn’t arrive in time. By using AI and health monitoring sensors, the Pixel Watch 3 can detect a sudden loss of pulse and call for help automatically.
This new technology transforms an unwitnessed cardiac arrest into a “functionally witnessed” event—an innovation that could dramatically increase survival rates. As reported, survival in witnessed cardiac arrests is nearly 7.7 times higher than in unwitnessed cases.
However, this technology alone isn’t enough. Public access to AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators), proper CPR training, and quick evacuation remain the backbone of the Chain of Survival.
At AED-Defib-Shop, we fully support innovations like Google’s Pixel Watch 3. But we also recognise that technology must work hand-in-hand with preparedness. As a result, workplaces that invest in both training and equipment are far better prepared to handle cardiac emergencies effectively.
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While the Pixel Watch 3’s loss of pulse detection is a leap forward in personal emergency response, it cannot administer CPR or use a defibrillator. That’s why having trained staff, accessible AEDs and additional evacuation plans in place remains vital.
Every second counts, and pairing technology like this with proven equipment and training offers the best chance of survival.
We applaud Google for leading the way in integrating health technology with real-world emergency solutions. At the same time, we remain committed to making sure that when technology alerts you to an emergency – you have the tools and training to respond. Furthermore, combining wearable technology with accessible defibrillators creates a more robust emergency response system. Overall, the more the merrier – the more avenues you have the more chance of survival there is.
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