Second Chance App Detects Opioid Overdose

Jan-14-19 The Second Chance app can detect the signs of an overdose by using sonar to monitor an individual’s breathing.

Developed in the wake of the recent surge of opioid overdoses, the University of Washington app emits sonar waves from the smartphone’s speakers, which bounce off the user’s chest and can be used to determine if their breathing rate has slowed dramatically. Since very slow breathing rates are a sign of opioid overdose, the app would alert the user to a protentional overdose situation. The user could then have time to call for help or—if they are unable to do so—the app could automatically contact emergency personnel or a list of assigned contacts.

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