There are moments in life during which time seems to stop. Accidents, diseases … events that remind us of how fragile we can become. This is the case of Daniel Vallaire, a 70 years which, last summer, He lived one of the most frightening experiences of his life. Whoever, not having had an unexpected ally, would have had a fatal result.
We are used to reading stories in which technology, and in particular devices such as Apple Watch, saves lives thanks to their advanced functions: falls detection, electrocardiograms … However, there are people who have Not directly Apple Watch. Or you got caught in the shower and you don't wear it. This is the case of Daniel Vallaire, a man who isHe worked two days lying on the floor of his house And managed to save himself thanks to a simple voice command.
A limited situation that no one would like to live
It was a normal day for him. Already retired and at home, Daniel thought that this morning was going to be like the others. However, without notice or prior symptoms, collapse in the bathroom due to a stroke caused by an infection in two of its heart valves. What followed was 48 hours of authentic despair: lying on the ground, unable to move, without food or water, and falling into unconsciousness. A scenario that none of us would like to live.
“When I tried to move, I could only progress at the centimeter to the centimeter. The surface was slippery and each attempt exhausted me more, “he said later. His 70th birthday was a few days after his arrival, and everything seemed to indicate that he would not celebrate it.
And then an ally awaited him in the living room
After two days of constant struggle, Daniel managed to drag from the bathroom to the living room of his house. And it was there that he found what his rescuer would be: not a friend or a neighbor. It was Siri, the Apple virtual assistant, who became his salvation. With enormous efforts, Daniel managed to say the magic words: “Siri, Lama a Victoria Vallaire”. The order arrived on the iPhone, and her daughter Victoria, on the other side of the country, received the call which probably never imagined. He acted quickly and contacted the emergencies. “If I hadn't had Siri, I wouldn't be there.”
Daniel Vallaire recovers after his operation
The rescue team arrived in just ten minutes after the call at 911. Daniel was transferred to the Broward Health Medical Center, where a medical team stabilized it and He carried out surgery to treat infection in his heart valves. Surviving 48 hours in these conditions is something that doctors have described as a miracle. “Most patients with a stroke need attention during the first hour.” After fear, beyond thank the paramedical paramedics and the health team, Daniel focused on something we usually do. In this case, SiriIntegrated into an iPhone, did what a fixed line could never have done. “If I hadn't had Siri, I couldn't have contacted anyone.”
Daniel Vallaire with the police team who went to his home after Siri's call with his daughter
Siri was her lifeguard, but an Apple Watch could have changed everything
In the case of Daniel, Siri was the key that allowed him to survive. But we cannot ignore this, with a device like the Apple Watch, It could have avoided spending these two horrible days on the ground. Any recent Apple Watch model includes functions such as detection of automatic emergency falls and calls. In addition, the most advanced, such as the 10 series, include the measurement of blood oxygen or sleep apnea detection for more complete health monitoring.
Now many wonder: Do I really need an Apple Watch if I'm in good health? This is precisely the problem. Both in the elderly and Daniel, as in adults or young apparently healthy, The key is to get ahead. We never know when a critical moment can be presented, and our greatest error would be to assume that we are safe.
Source | Wsvn
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