WISER 6.2.7

Companion app for emergency responders

WISERis a freemedicalapplication for mobile developed by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Thisreference appis meant to aidfirst respondersin emergencies. It provides critical information on any possibledangerous substancesthat are present on the scene and the necessary precautions needed.

Serving the same purpose asWikiMedorEssential Anatomy, WISER serves as amedical encyclopediaof sorts that will be an essential tool out in the field. The information it provides is detailed and extensive, and it even comes withvisual aidsto 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 whosecure the areaandcheck for any danger. Donning protective hazmat suits, they analyze for traces ofharsh substancesleft 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 anessential field bookcontainingcrucial knowledgeand 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 cancreate user profilesand compile a list of information and guides on specific fields to quickly refer to them next time. There's even an interactivemodel of the human bodythat can prove useful in administering first aid and addressing observed symptoms. With all that being said, though, this is aspecialized appthat 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 isa must-havecompanion 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.