Physicians at the University of Pennsylvania have found that people often discuss cardiac arrest on Twitter, presenting chances for doctors to educate the public, Psych Central reports.
The social network platform can disseminate new information in the areas of CPR training and lifesaving interventions like therapeutic hypothermia.
"Twitter is an incredible resource for connecting and mobilizing people, and it offers users a way to receive instant feedback and information. The potential applications of social media for cardiac arrest are vast," said Raina Merchant, M.D., M.S.
"Health care providers and advocacy groups can push information to the public about CPR training and best practices in cardiac arrest care, and participate in real-time discussions about cardiac arrest issues in the media. Twitter might even be harnessed to save lives in an emergency, by allowing bystanders who respond to cardiac arrests in public places to seek information about the location of the closest AED."
Original source: Psych Central
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