To my surprise, the World Health Organization stated that road traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death and more than 1,300,000 deaths are reported every year. Leaving aside the number of deaths, long response times only prolong the severity of injuries and contribute to additional unnecessary deaths. Some of the issues that can plague traditional emergency response systems include traffic, poor dispatch, and lack of real-time data, all of which affect the ability to deliver help in time.
These challenges can, however, be overcome through the use of advanced technology to provide the services needed to help reach victims and help them as quickly as possible. Starting with artificial intelligence embedded in systems, processing real-time traffic analysis, crash notification systems and even emergency vehicle preemption systems reflect a sophistication leading to a promising avenue for improvement.
