At an incident scene, first responders routinely have to deal with hazardous substances. Traditionally, they consult several texts at the scene for containment and exposure informaion. Few electronic resources have been available to aid them. The National Libray of Medcicine attempts to address these information needs through the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responsders. WISER provides integrated hazardous material data in a streamlined format designed for quick access and easy navigation. It is currently available for Palm OS, Pocket PC,and Windows. Future plans include a Web version and interfaces for other wireless devices such as cell phones.
Source: Journal of the Medical Library Association
No comments:
Post a Comment