The Apple Watch today serves not only as a statement piece but also as a wellness tool. It goes beyond making calls or receiving texts. According to Statista, Cupertino dominates the smartwatch industry, with 22% of worldwide shipments as of the third quarter of 2023.
While the FDA has categorized Apple Watches as wellness tools rather than medical devices, they can be quite handy in certain medical emergencies. Here are the top 10 ways you can use an Apple Watch during a medical emergency:
If You Fall And Don't Move, Apple Watch Will Pick On It! Suppose you took a hard fall and no one is at your home; this is where the Apple Watch can be your knight in shining armor. In case you are immobile for a minute after that, the Apple Watch SE, Series 4 or later, and Watch Ultra or later can automatically call emergency services and notify your emergency contacts.
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When There's No Way Out, Try Emergency SOS!
If you got stuck in a remote area of Alaska (which actually happened) or experience another emergency where you cannot reach or phone anyone due to no network, simply hold down the side button and drag the Emergency Call slider.
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ECG Monitoring For When Smooth Sail Gets Disrupted!
Apple Watch once saved a user’s life by identifying an irregular heart rhythm. It features a built-in ECG app capable of detecting irregular heart rhythms, which are a risk factor for stroke.
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Diabetes Management For Pronto Orange Juice Situation!
Apple Watch cannot directly check blood glucose levels yet, but it is compatible with third-party continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices. Your Apple Watch can send notifications during emergencies, and you can quickly drink orange juice to avoid anything serious.
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Blood Oxygen Monitor To Block Respiratory Issues Passage!
Low oxygen saturation can be an early indicator of respiratory issues or other medical concerns, but with Apple Watch Series 6 or later, you can measure your blood oxygen levels and stay on top of your health. However, the feature isn't available in the U.S. yet.
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Early Detection With Breath Rate Observation!
Tracking your breath rate can provide insights into your respiratory health. The overnight chart for breath rate could help detect early signs of medical conditions like sleep apnea, chronic lung disease, and others.
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Customizable Medical ID To Ensure Right Care, Right Away!
Having a Medical ID comprising your health information and emergency contacts can come in extremely handy when you're not in a position to relay that information to first responders or good Samaritans.
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Medication Reminders So That You Don't Forget!
Considering the busy life we lead today, forgetting things is normal. By setting reminders on your Apple Watch (if you don't forget to wear one), you can make sure to take medicines on time, potentially avoiding any sudden medical emergency.
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Cycle Tracking, Because You Don't Need To Do Everything Yourself!
Women can understand how crucial this app can be. With the Cycle Tracking app, the Apple Watch can monitor your menstrual cycles, so you don't have to. It can also predict fertile windows and menstruation onset, potentially preventing embarrassing or unwanted situations.
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Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: That's The Motto!
Along with physical health, keeping an eye on your mental health is also important. After all, a healthy mind is crucial to battle any emergency, not just medical ones. With the help of the Mindfulness app, you can see the days you’re stressed out and take appropriate actions accordingly.
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