Thursday, July 27, 2006

First Responders rely on PDAs

Palm announced that the National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world and an organization within the National Institutes of Health, has created <A HREF="http://investor.palm.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=205103">a free application for emergency responders</A> called Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders that runs on Palm Treo smartphones and handhelds. Emergency responders use Palm products paired with the WISER application as wireless or stand-alone reference tools for gathering information on hazardous substances and supporting comprehensive decision support. The solution serves as a reliable alternative to the current paper-based systems or outdated technology that emergency responders often contend with on a scene.

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