WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.,
March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- BTG (LSE:BTG), a global specialist healthcare company,
today announced that SnakeBite911™, the company's consumer-friendly
app containing educational information on snakes and snakebite
first aid support, is now available for free download in the Google
Play™ Store for Android devices.
SnakeBite911™, which was released for iOS devices on
the App Store® in May of this year, is an easy-to-use
resource designed to educate users about the most commonly found
venomous snakes in North America.
The Android-compatible app was developed in response to high demand
for accurate snakebite treatment information across mobile
platforms. A demo video of the app can be viewed online at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-PJjgKIZ7U&feature=youtu.be.
"Judging from the positive reaction from outdoors enthusiasts
since launch a few months ago, SnakeBite911™ is filling
a void in mobile access to accurate snake education and snakebite
treatment information," said Tom
Logan, head of patient outcomes management at BTG. "We are
excited to expand support for the app to a broader audience and
continue to raise awareness of the critical importance of seeking
immediate medical attention after envenomation occurs – time really
is tissue."
North American Pit Vipers can be
found in almost every U.S. state and, as reported by the Department
of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, approximately 8,000
venomous snakebites occur each year in the U.S. Snakes are active
during warm weather seasons, so in most regions, snakebite season
extends well into the fall.
SnakeBite911™ provides an encyclopedic range of
information in the app's Snake Education Center, including
physical descriptions, photos and native habitats of North American
pit vipers, ranging from the most recognizable rattlesnakes to the
lesser-known cottonmouths (water moccasins). Some key features of
the app include a Snake Sightings Map, which allows
individuals to view and upload snake sightings, and a Hospital
Locator, designed to help snakebite victims find the nearest
available hospital that can provide care for a snakebite – both
geo-targeted.
The app advises anyone bitten by a venomous snake to remain calm
and seek immediate medical attention, while providing first aid
information and helping get a snakebite victim to medical care.
Additional key features of SnakeBite911™ are First
Aid, which contains a list of DOs and DO NOTs for treating a
snakebite, and a Venom Tracker, which uses a device's
built-in camera to send push notifications to take photos of the
bite area at regular intervals, helping track envenomation spread
and leading to more accurate medical diagnoses and treatment.
BTG also recommends consulting the local poison control center
by dialing the Poison Help line (800-222-1222). Poison Control
Centers have an excellent track record of working with physicians,
healthcare providers, and members of the public to ensure quick and
appropriate care for snakebites.
The consumer-facing SnakeBite911™ app is available
for FREE download in the Google Play™ Store for Androids
4.1 and up, and in the App Store® for iPhones and iPads
compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. Versions of
SnakeBite911™ are also available for emergency first
responders and emergency room healthcare professionals, and can be
downloaded for FREE from the App Store® and Google
Play™ Store by searching for SnakeBite911 FR and
SnakeBite911 ER.
SnakeBite911 is a trademark of Protherics UK Ltd, a BTG
International group company.
About BTG
BTG is a global specialist healthcare company bringing to market
innovative products in specialist areas of medicine to better serve
doctors and their patients. We have a portfolio of Interventional
Medicine products to advance the treatment of cancer, severe
emphysema, severe blood clots and varicose veins, and Specialty
Pharmaceuticals that help patients overexposed to certain
medications or toxins. Inspired by patient and physician needs, BTG
is investing to expand its portfolio to address some of today's
most complex healthcare challenges. To learn more about BTG, please
visit: btgplc.com.
Media Contact:
Sean
Forde | Duo PR for SnakeBite911™ | sean@duopr.com |
206-838-5039
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