A new QR code-based wearable has been launched in the UK, which aims to help emergency services and first responders.
Created by Northumberland-based Mavin Informatics, mi-SOS is a wristband containing a QR code, which, when scanned can provide vital medical and personal details.
It’s the brainchild of Managing Director Dr Dawn Price, who last year suffered a near fatal health scare, when she found herself alone at her home, with a slow heart rate. She’s since had a pacemaker fitted, but is now required to carry her health information in a paper-based pacemaker passport.
“My health scare back in 2019 was a real wake up call for me both personally and professionally. Using my expertise in medicines and health information systems provided to the NHS, I created mi-SOS to ensure everyone can carry their own health information with them at all times, to ensure their personal needs are responded to appropriately in an emergency,” she explained.
“mi-SOS gives people ‘peace of mind’ that anyone can access their vital information they need to communicate with first responders in emergencies. We all know someone vulnerable, and people with conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, and dementia could benefit from medical interventions during those critical moments. I’m proud of our new product and passionate about the difference it can make.”
The tech has different levels of privacy for medical and personal details giving individuals full control of their information, and what is accessible to the public and medical professionals.
Whilst a mi-SOS user can inform the public about underlying health conditions, a user can also update their profile with additional details such as allergies, critical care plans, COVID-19 status and insurance documents.
It has been officially recognised by some of the UK’s ambulance services.
