Luxembourg Launches ‘Staying Alive LU’ App to Boost Cardiac Emergency Response

Luxembourg has introduced a new lifesaving app designed to increase survival rates in cardiac emergencies by guiding nearby volunteers to victims and defibrillators.

Unveiled by the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS), the Staying Alive LU app notifies registered users when a cardiac arrest occurs nearby. Volunteers can accept the alert, locate the victim on a map, and receive step-by-step guidance through the resuscitation process.

According to CGDIS Director of Operational Cooperation Tom Barnig, the app aims to bridge the crucial gap between the onset of cardiac arrest and the arrival of emergency services. Luxembourg records about 500 cardiac arrests annually, with bystander intervention occurring in only about half of cases.

While the app encourages users to complete first aid training, untrained volunteers can still participate by opting to collect and deliver the nearest defibrillator. Instructions for locating and transporting it are provided within the app.

Dr Olivier Pierrard highlighted that the first ten minutes after a cardiac arrest are critical, urging more people to initiate resuscitation immediately.

The public is reminded to always call 112 first, as dispatchers can provide real-time life-saving instructions until professionals arrive.

Following a successful pilot phase launched in June, the Staying Alive LU app is now fully available to the public across Luxembourg.

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