First aid and emergency apps are designed to provide information, guidance, and support during medical emergencies or situations where immediate assistance is needed.
Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.
- An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
- If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
- For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
- It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
The following New Zealand based first aid and emergency apps have been reviewed.
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An app to help you quickly locate the nearest AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) to your current location, in New Zealand. Read more about AED Locations app | |
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An app for anyone wanting information on how to deal with common first aid and emergency situations. Read more about First Aid - IFRC. | |
| An app which alerts people to suspected cardiac arrests happening close to them, so that they can assist before emergency services get to them. GoodSAM stands for Good Smartphone Activated Medics. Country of origin: New Zealand Read more about GoodSAM |
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An app for anyone wanting to do CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) or information on how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator. Country of origin: New Zealand Read more about St John NZ CPR & AED app |
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