Companion app for emergency responders
WISER
is a free
medical
application for mobile developed by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. This
reference app
is meant to aid
first responders
in emergencies. It provides critical information on any possible
dangerous substances
that are present on the scene and the necessary precautions needed.
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Serving the same purpose as
WikiMed
or
Essential Anatomy
, WISER serves as a
medical encyclopedia
of sorts that will be an essential tool out in the field. The information it provides is detailed and extensive, and it even comes with
visual aids
to make learning and understanding easier and more interactive.
First on the scene
During dire emergencies involving harsh chemicals and waste, there are those first to arrive at the scene referred to as first responders. They are the ones who
secure the area
and
check for any danger
. Donning protective hazmat suits, they analyze for traces of
harsh substances
left and see if they are toxic and life-threatening. WISER is an app that helps them identify these materials more effectively.
WISER, or Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders, serves as an
essential field book
containing
crucial knowledge
and a guide on how to deal with and survive situations involving such. You can browse through its pages by category or do
manual searches
by substance. Pick one and it will give all kinds of information, including threat level, how to react if exposed, and many other precautions to take.
What's more, you can
create user profiles
and compile a list of information and guides on specific fields to quickly refer to them next time. There's even an interactive
model of the human body
that can prove useful in administering first aid and addressing observed symptoms. With all that being said, though, this is a
specialized app
that caters to a specific group of users.
A must-have
If you're a professional first responder dealing with all types of situations involving dangerous substances, then WISER is
a must-have
companion app. It's loaded with crucial information that can help you do your job effectively and save lives. It's detailed, extensive, and just an important resource to have with you at all times. Go and download it now. Highly recommended.