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SERPENT-Brasil: a technological tool for snakebite management.
Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett1, Gisele Dos Santos Costa Rocha1, Elisangela Silva1
1The Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado Postgraduate Program in Tropical Medicine Amazonas State University Manaus Brazil The Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado Postgraduate Program in Tropical Medicine, Amazonas State University, Manaus, Brazil.
Summary
A new mobile app, SERPENT-BRASIL, guides snakebite victims and health professionals in pre-hospital emergency care. This tool improves response times and public safety by providing crucial information and facilitating rescue services.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mobile Health Technology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Snake envenomation presents a significant public health challenge, particularly in regions with limited access to immediate medical care.
- Effective pre-hospital management is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality associated with snakebites.
