WISER Response
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6.2.22for iPhone, iPad
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About WISER Response
WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a mobile application designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents.
WISER: Information from Authoritative Sources
First responders in general, and HAZMAT units in particular, must make many decisions quickly in handling hazardous-materials incidents. They need accurate information about the hazardous substances, the emergency resources available, and the surrounding environmental conditions to save lives and minimize the impact on the environment and physical property. The WISER application extracts content from PubChem, an authoritative, peer-reviewed information resource maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and places that information into the hands of those who need it most.
Features of WISER
* Rapid access to the most important information about a hazardous substance by an intelligent synopsis engine and display called “Key Info”
* Intuitive, simple, logical user interface developed by working with experienced first responders
* Comprehensive decision support, including assistance in identification of an unknown substance and, once the substance is identified, guidance on immediate actions necessary to save lives and protect the environment
* GIS support provides for isolation/protective distance overlays on a map of the incident
* Access to NLM’s PubChem and Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) content, which contains a wealth of detailed, peer-reviewed information on hazardous substances
* Interactive chemical reactivity data, allowing WISER to predict hazards caused by a user prescribed mix of chemicals
* User Profiles enable users to specify the role they are currently playing at the scene of an incident: first responder, HAZMAT specialist, EMS specialist, hospital provider, or preparedness planner. The key information presented to the user about a substance varies depending on this role, so that the information most relevant to the respective job can be quickly accessed.
* Radiological and biological substance support.
* Tools and reference materials, including triage tools, radiological incident support, WMD response guidelines, and an electronic version of the ERG 2016
* Mobile support, providing first responders critical information where they need it, when they need it.
WISER: Information from Authoritative Sources
First responders in general, and HAZMAT units in particular, must make many decisions quickly in handling hazardous-materials incidents. They need accurate information about the hazardous substances, the emergency resources available, and the surrounding environmental conditions to save lives and minimize the impact on the environment and physical property. The WISER application extracts content from PubChem, an authoritative, peer-reviewed information resource maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and places that information into the hands of those who need it most.
Features of WISER
* Rapid access to the most important information about a hazardous substance by an intelligent synopsis engine and display called “Key Info”
* Intuitive, simple, logical user interface developed by working with experienced first responders
* Comprehensive decision support, including assistance in identification of an unknown substance and, once the substance is identified, guidance on immediate actions necessary to save lives and protect the environment
* GIS support provides for isolation/protective distance overlays on a map of the incident
* Access to NLM’s PubChem and Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) content, which contains a wealth of detailed, peer-reviewed information on hazardous substances
* Interactive chemical reactivity data, allowing WISER to predict hazards caused by a user prescribed mix of chemicals
* User Profiles enable users to specify the role they are currently playing at the scene of an incident: first responder, HAZMAT specialist, EMS specialist, hospital provider, or preparedness planner. The key information presented to the user about a substance varies depending on this role, so that the information most relevant to the respective job can be quickly accessed.
* Radiological and biological substance support.
* Tools and reference materials, including triage tools, radiological incident support, WMD response guidelines, and an electronic version of the ERG 2016
* Mobile support, providing first responders critical information where they need it, when they need it.
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.2.22
Last updated on Oct 19, 2021
Old Versions
Spanish translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only.
Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
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Version History
6.2.22
Oct 19, 2021
Spanish translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only.
Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
6.1.33
Apr 1, 2021
The ERG 2020 is now available!
French translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only. Spanish translations for this content are coming soon.
ERG materials without a UN, a labeling process new for the ERG 2020, are now handled both internally and within the WISER sharing API.
The transportation search criteria (placards, rail cars, and road trailers) for WISER's Help Identify Chemical tool has been refreshed and updated.
Added many small fixes and updates.
French translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only. Spanish translations for this content are coming soon.
ERG materials without a UN, a labeling process new for the ERG 2020, are now handled both internally and within the WISER sharing API.
The transportation search criteria (placards, rail cars, and road trailers) for WISER's Help Identify Chemical tool has been refreshed and updated.
Added many small fixes and updates.
6.0
Jun 16, 2020
Sharing and collaboration is now available
Added more than 60 new substances
Various improvements to WISER search functionality to make it more accurate and flexible
Protective distance improvements
PubChem data updates
Many small updates and improvements
Added more than 60 new substances
Various improvements to WISER search functionality to make it more accurate and flexible
Protective distance improvements
PubChem data updates
Many small updates and improvements
5.4
May 24, 2019
The application now provides details regarding each WISER release.
Detailed bibliographies are now available for much of the substance data within WISER.
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
Detailed bibliographies are now available for much of the substance data within WISER.
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
5.3
Feb 22, 2019
Added the Fourth Generation Agents substance record and reference material.
Added the ASPIRE (Algorithm Suggesting Proportionate Incident Response Engagement) prototype decision aiding tool and PRISM (Primary Response Incident Scene Management) guidelines to WISER.
Updated the use and display of data bibliographies.
Implemented OS compatibility updates
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
Added the ASPIRE (Algorithm Suggesting Proportionate Incident Response Engagement) prototype decision aiding tool and PRISM (Primary Response Incident Scene Management) guidelines to WISER.
Updated the use and display of data bibliographies.
Implemented OS compatibility updates
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
5.2.2
Nov 3, 2018
Added improvements to the protective distance address search. This feature is now more responsive and includes better results.
5.2.1
May 31, 2018
Fixed a problem some users were experiencing with access to the Known Substances functionality or the ERG 2016 tool.
5.2
May 20, 2018
CHEMM-IST (CHEMM Intelligent Syndromes Tool) 2.0
Broad updates and improvements to protective distance mapping
iOS 11 compatibility updates
Smaller updates and bug fixes
Broad updates and improvements to protective distance mapping
iOS 11 compatibility updates
Smaller updates and bug fixes
5.1.115
Jan 3, 2018
CHEMM 2.0 reference material and substance data
New AEGL data from the EPA
Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) content.
Fixes to Emergency Response Guide UN searches (duplicates now displayed)
Many smaller updates and bug fixes
New AEGL data from the EPA
Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) content.
Fixes to Emergency Response Guide UN searches (duplicates now displayed)
Many smaller updates and bug fixes
5.1
Aug 16, 2017
Native support for the iPhone Plus and iPad Pro, including a redesigned home page for the iPad.
Protective distance "point into the wind" feature added for devices with a compass.
Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) content.
Search updates and improvements.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
Protective distance "point into the wind" feature added for devices with a compass.
Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) content.
Search updates and improvements.
Various bug fixes and improvements.
5.0
Oct 1, 2016
The search algorithm has been completely revisited and upgraded.
Full ERG 2016 integration. Both the iPad and iPhone versions of WISER include the full ERG 2016, including the ability to provide detailed mapping of table 3 materials and the ability to access the ERG materials directly from the WISER search results.
Data updates, including an important update of the WISER's Hazardous Substances Data Bank information as well as updates to the REMM and CRW content.
Full ERG 2016 integration. Both the iPad and iPhone versions of WISER include the full ERG 2016, including the ability to provide detailed mapping of table 3 materials and the ability to access the ERG materials directly from the WISER search results.
Data updates, including an important update of the WISER's Hazardous Substances Data Bank information as well as updates to the REMM and CRW content.
4.6
Aug 13, 2015
New tools, the Radiation Unit Converter, the Radiation Dose Estimator, and two triage algorithms, have been added to WISER’s toolbox
4.0
May 2, 2015
Version 4.0 of WISER for iOS includes the following:
* A new, interactive chemical reactivity capability based on NOAA's CRW reactivity data
* New biological synonyms, including Ebolavirus
* A new, interactive chemical reactivity capability based on NOAA's CRW reactivity data
* New biological synonyms, including Ebolavirus
3.1.1
Sep 18, 2014
This version of WISER for iOS adds full support for iOS 7 and above.
3.1
Mar 22, 2013
Version 3.1 of WISER for iOS integrates Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) content and updates the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) content to 2012.
CHEMM updates include:
* New hospital provider and preparedness planner profiles
* Acute care guidelines for 6 common classes of substances (toxidromes)
* The addition of a wealth of CHEMM reference material
* The new CHEMM Intelligent Syndrome Tool (CHEMM-IST), a help identify tool designed to diagnose the type of chemical exposure after a mass casualty incident
CHEMM updates include:
* New hospital provider and preparedness planner profiles
* Acute care guidelines for 6 common classes of substances (toxidromes)
* The addition of a wealth of CHEMM reference material
* The new CHEMM Intelligent Syndrome Tool (CHEMM-IST), a help identify tool designed to diagnose the type of chemical exposure after a mass casualty incident
3.0
Jul 1, 2012
Version 3.0 of WISER for iOS adds Universal iOS suppport. You may now run WISER from your iPad as well as your iPhone or iPod Touch.
2.0
Mar 6, 2012
Version 2.0 of WISER for iPhone/iPod touch adds 2 highly requested features, Help Identify Chemical and protective distance mapping.
Help Identify Chemical: WISER can help an emergency responder identify and validate an unknown chemical based on the following criteria:
* physical properties of the substance gathered by observation or sensors
* sign and symptoms of victims of exposure
* the ability to categorize a substance, such as a substance used in a meth lab or a flammable substance
* hazard values from NFPA 704 placards
* transportation identification, including DOT placards, type of road trailer, and type of rail car
Protective Distance Mapping: Using a live map, visualize the areas likely to be affected during the first 30 minutes after a substance is spilled or released, per the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
Help Identify Chemical: WISER can help an emergency responder identify and validate an unknown chemical based on the following criteria:
* physical properties of the substance gathered by observation or sensors
* sign and symptoms of victims of exposure
* the ability to categorize a substance, such as a substance used in a meth lab or a flammable substance
* hazard values from NFPA 704 placards
* transportation identification, including DOT placards, type of road trailer, and type of rail car
Protective Distance Mapping: Using a live map, visualize the areas likely to be affected during the first 30 minutes after a substance is spilled or released, per the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
1.1
Mar 15, 2011
* 19 new substances, including substances in the news such as Crude Oil, Corexit 9500, and Corexit 9527
* Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for biological agents, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (EPA AEGLs) content
* Data updates based on the latest Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for biological agents, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (EPA AEGLs) content
1.0
Jun 8, 2010
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WISER Response supports English, French, Spanish
