The Apple Watch has been credited with helping save the life of an airline passenger, using the legally-troubled blood oxygen feature.
Apple Watch Blood Oxygen app
Apple Watch Blood Oxygen app
The various features of the Apple Watch have helped people in need in various ways. However, it has rarely been used as a tool by medical professionals to help save lives in an emergency situation with very limited resources.
On a January 9 Ryanair flight to Verona, Italy from Birmingham, UK, a woman in her 70s was found to be short of breath, prompting cabin crew to search for a doctor onboard the flight. NHS doctor Rashid Riaz was on the flight and stepped in to help.
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger’s life
Apple Watch blood oxygen feature helps doctor save air passenger’s life