Bites and Stings app what to do
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013 at 14:47
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Came across this app, it's free from google play
Aust Bites and Sting app
Description
Australia is home to many of the world's most venomous creatures. Learn more about Australia’s venomous creatures and what to do if you are bitten or stung. Download the Australian bites & stings app and be prepared before you head out into Australia’s great outdoors!
The Australian bites & stings app is a must-have for families, travellers, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, emergency medicine professionals and anyone working outdoors.
This app has been prepared especially for Australia by bioCSL – one of the world's few manufacturers of antivenoms – with the expert assistance of the Australian Venom Research Unit (AVRU).
The app includes:
• A ‘Be prepared’ checklist to equip you with the essentials before you venture out into Australia’s great outdoors.
• Instructions on what to do if you are bitten or stung.
• Emergency
services call button.
• A guide to basic
first aid, including the pressure bandaging and immobilisation (PBI) method.
• State by state guide to venomous snake locations.
Simple. Free. It could help save your life, or help you to save the life of someone else. Download the Australian bites & stings app today.
Please note: this app has been designed to provide assistance for the general public and is not intended as a substitute for professional
first aid training and techniques. The information provided is to be used as a reference only. Call 000 to seek urgent medical advice or assistance.
Reply By: TerraFirma - Thursday, Dec 12, 2013 at 13:03
Thursday, Dec 12, 2013 at 13:03
Thanks Wicket great idea and app.
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