Australian Bites and Stings for iPhone

Australian Bites and Stings: Your Guide to Venomous Creatures and First Aid

Australian Bites and Stings is a free lifestyle app developed by Healthy Ltd for iPhone users. It serves as a comprehensive guide to venomous creatures in Australia and provides crucial information on what to do in emergency situations if you or someone you know is bitten or stung.

The app features a variety of useful tools and resources. It offers step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with bites or stings from venomous creatures. Additionally, it provides a detailed guide to the DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillation) protocol and the Pressure Immobilisation Technique, with expert commentary.

Australian Bites and Stings also includes information about venomous creatures, complete with maps showing their distribution across Australia. It offers sections on "Be Prepared," "Bush Safety," and "Beach Safety," providing essential checklists for outdoor adventures. The app further offers an audio resuscitation guide and an emergency services call button, including a what3words location finder. Users can also find their own location using the app.

Please note that this app is designed to provide information to the general public about Australian venomous creatures. It is based on local resuscitation and envenoming first aid management guidelines published by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). While the app serves as a valuable reference, it is not a substitute for professional first aid training and techniques. In case of urgent medical advice or assistance, please call 000.

The app credits the authorship and review contributions in the credits section. Australian Bites and Stings is the fifth edition, copyright 2022 Seqirus, a trademark of Seqirus UK Limited or its affiliates. Seqirus (Australia) Pty Ltd. ABNMelbourne, Victoria. Date of preparation: OctoberANZ-AVAT.