Smart Phone App-based CPR for Laypersons – Global Need of the Hour!

Mobile phone technology has revolutionized the world and seeped into the fields of medical education and training as well. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill that needs regular training, following standard guideline-based practices for ensuring patient survival after a cardiac arrest. Mobile-based applications or apps have been developed for various scientific methodologies, including CPR. Different CPR-based apps are in use globally, which need standardization and uniformity for managing cardiac arrest victims in multiple scenarios, especially in bystander CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This article delves into the journey, utility, problems, and prospects of smart phone app-based CPR.