S.O.S. by American Red Cross
FREE
Current Rank:
#1752
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App Details
- Category:
- Medical
- Release Date:
- Nov 16, 2011
- Homepage:
- http://sharecare.com
- Publisher:
- Sharecare, Inc.
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Emergency care protocols for over 30 of the most common emergency care situations were developed and reviewed by prestigious medical and educational panels from both the American Red Cross and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). These protocols were then adapted for an Android app environment and are accompanied by dynamic videos that walk through clear and concise emergency action steps that are appropriate for any audience. Dr. Oz is the instructional voice of each video, reassuringly guiding users on how to provide emergency care. 3-D animations are included for the more complex techniques, specifically Unconscious Choking and CPR which also include an audio and visual counter for real time CPR compressions.
The Resource Guide covers over 50 common emergency care situations and was adapted from current American Red Cross training materials. It includes information on everything from CPR to seizures to broken bones, all in an easy to understand and browse Q&A format.
In addition to the emergency protocols and resource guide, the SOS app features 911 dialing that auto launches a helpful map with location information which becomes active while on call with emergency dispatch. Additionally, the SOS app provides the same helpful information for 911 calls manually dialed from outside the app. SOS app users can quickly access rich resource materials with voice recognition and keep personal emergency contact info handy at all times.
Recent changes:
Minor bug fixes
Content rating: Low Maturity ...More
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The American Red Cross, Sharecare, and Dr. Oz have teamed up to create the “S.O.S. by the American Red Cross” app, available for free exclusively on Android devices. S.O.S. puts emergency life-saving techniques at your fingertips, with a step-by-step “victim assessment” that will identify the distress and walk you through techniques on how to alleviate 50 of the most common emergency conditions. These protocol walk-throughs feature 3-D animations and detailed instructions on the proper response techniques. Additionally, 30 of these protocols are demonstrated by Dr. Oz himself in clear, easy-to-follow videos. Other tools include audio and visual counters for CPR compressions and 911 dialing with in-call location mapping. Hopefully you’ll never have to use S.O.S., but in the case of an emergency, it’s always best to be prepared. Hit the break to grab the free download from the Android Market.
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Reviews
daisy
Starangel2764 You should be training every 2 years, if you have a CPR Certificate, then this is like a refreshing up course. I'ts like the course. Follow the steps.
Ryan
How about for someone trained in CPR? This is great for the average joe on the street, but it'd bed nice to have a separate mode for those that are trained a could use a little refresher.
Julio Enrique
Great Great tool to help others.
Adisdown
Adis
Nashcat
Willie
K_Daddy
Sara
SElaine
rich brian
@Gary: compressions will never restart heart. Only electrical shock (AED) can do that. CPR only circulates oxygenated blood until help arrives.
Thu Zan
JennaTheWoman
I would love for someone to tell me why they say to start chest compressions on a BREATHING unconscious person.
Aaron
This app is a must have for any android phone. It could potentially save a life. Install it now!!
michaelfly
Lots of good info. please allow move 2sd for 5 stars, only then will I download the extra videos. An app I never hope 2use. Thanks
Todd
Liz
Micah
jim
Christopher
Ayrton
Orcatrainer
Seems to be a good idea for first aid. Lets hope I will never have to use it though.
j
rckymtnrfc
Michael
@ Gary.. if the person is breathing their heart is beating... Lol. Though the heart can still beat without the person breathing.
klzjr
shirley
kmborge
Dan
Josh
Hal
Jeremy
Lugnut
Myles
Matt
Anandnav
Anil
Rick
Gregmiret
Good idea but video is a mistake ! Who would watch a 1 minutes video while someone isn't breathing in front of him!! Picture would be far better!
Sue
Doug
Invaluable! This free, life-saving app should come preloaded on every smartphone.
Stevie, Bupa
This is a very usefull life saving app!! To those of you who say it's useless are idiots!! Droid2
mth
what'stheproblem
32 video downloads but the last 4/5 are black screens.
Johanne
Mike
Thank you! I took infant cpr and other classes and sometimes forget... but with this app and the videos ill never forget!!!
McGeezy
Finally, a trustworthy Emergency resource tool that has up to date CPR & AED instructions. Works flawlessly. Supported by the Red Cross and no charge!
Jasmine
Hayden
While this is an excellent, flawless app on the HTC Inspire, I hope I never need it. Lol. :)
Marlo
Joey Chandler
Great app. Hopefully won't have to use it but would certainly be handy if I did. .
Matt
Awesome app!
Gary
Cindy
Thanks ...what a great App
Adisdown
Anas
Very useful app. Everyone needs to have it installed. The design is simply striking. Looks and works great and other Android devs should take note.
McD_Family(BigJimMcD)
"This item is not compatible with your device" <= (Not compatible with Tablets). I just don't understand why something this important isn't compatible with Tablets?
matt
It helps to be prepared no matter what
James
Counting the 32 videos that come with. Worth your time. Walking triage type app with emergency support. Nicely wrote. Could help save many lives.
Wang
Patty
Pretty useful information.
Angelica
Very useful information
Wang
Amazing! And hard to believe that it's free! Thx
Angelica
Awesome Very useful information
Paul
May become useful in an emergency. Tested it out & seems easy to follow along. Xperia arc.
McD_Family(BigJimMcD)
Not compatible with Tablets <= Why Not? "This item is not compatible with your device" <= (Not compatible with Tablets). I just don't understand why something this important isn't compatible with Tablets?
Cindy
Love it Thanks ...what a great App
matt
Helping hand It helps to be prepared no matter what
James
This is a BIG download Counting the 32 videos that come with. Worth your time. Walking triage type app with emergency support. Nicely wrote. Could help save many lives.
what'stheproblem
Needs update- has bug issue 32 video downloads but the last 4/5 are black screens.
Michael
AMAZING App, as a Firefighter/EMT, I think this should come standard on all phones. Great piece of work!
Gary
Brilliant, but needs support for non-US emergency numbers. 999, 112, plus others.
Matt
Emergency app Awesome app!
Patty
Good Pretty useful information.
Jasmine
Needs update. Won't open anymore on Droid Eris.
Nicholas
What a great idea, thank you. It would be great if the emergency number could ne changed for other countries eg Australia "000"
While this is an excellent, flawless app on the HTC Inspire, I hope I never need it. Lol. :)
TIGER
Very helpful
Anandnav
Amazing really and the videos are easy to understand.
Liz
very helpful ^-^
RDemo
Outstanding ! Finally an app that makes sense not fun and games Everyone should get this APP .please MAKE it available ON all OS OS
Sir Psycho
Great idea for an app, BUT the 911 dial feature is a bit nerve racking to have within the app's homescreen. I'm SO afraid I might accidentally dial.
Nicole
Great idea for an app, BUT the 911 dial feature is a bit nerve racking to have within the app's homescreen. I'm SO afraid I might accidentally dial.
daragh
Add an icon for My Info, and it's perfect. Would be nice to make it international, though ( choice of '911' variants and at least Spanish and French)
filipinas
very helpful ^-^
Liesy
Should have pictures as well as videos but still really good app!! I'm going to uninstall though because the videos take ages to load
Johanne
It's not always easy to remember your training. This is invaluable!
Jason
Pretty good app as a reference, but its certainly not a replacement for actual medical training. Take a First Responder or EMT class to get the skills
shirley
Poisoning is under videos and bites is under resource guide.
Sue
Great videos, I would believe it would be helpful after 911 has been called.
Zeke
Could cover first aid for more situations. You're supposed to take the video instructions as you give care, dummies, not watch it before helping. >.>
jim
Pretty good but has nothing for poison or bites?
Abby
Took up a lot of room with 100 videos and corrupted my SD card. Too easy to press emergency button (my 2yr old plays w/ my phone) had to uninstall
Liesy
Should have pictures as well as videos but still really good app!!
alexa
PEOPLE! EVEN SOMEONE THAT DOESNT HAVE A PHONE KNOWA THAT THIS IS A MUST HAVE APP! INSTALL NOW!!!!!!!!! Perfect for emergencies! A LIFE SAVER!
Anil
Short cut on desktop is removed everytime I restart the phone.
Shane
"Help this person isnt breathing.. hold on while i pull out my phone and watch a video." This app is a joke.
Vincent
REAL GOOD JOB DR. OZ. My sister had an eye problem. Nothing for the eye health. Cool. Not!!
Marlo
First aid videos are very helpful. Needless to say, AWESOME app!
Fahid
As an nyc emt, this app is very resourceful even for me. I've watched/respected dr oz on tv for a long time and he is a great and honorable man.
Christopher
What an awesome resource!!!!
Connie
Best damn app I ever got! VERY USEFUL easy to understand.&helpful 5stars n my book!!! :):):)thanks 4having this app available. :)
j
The best help. Thank you
ronald
I cannot access this app. It keeps bringing up a black blank screen and I can't access anything. The only alternative is to remove my battery. Droid x
klzjr & Ziggyjr
Love the app. Works great!!
pza
@rich you are wrong. I have actually done it myself to a drowned 3 year old. No pulse when pulled out of the water but got it back after 2 mins of cpr
Myles
Should come preinstalled. Great app and great info.
Gretchen
Great information This app is very useful with good information. Its a good way to prepare yourself for many different life-threatening situations or injuries. The animations are very helpful!
Jeremy
Excellent app. Great info for bystanders.
madmachinist
Amazing app! carriers should seriously consider including this preinstalled on all android phones, it could literally save lives.
Josh
This is a great idea. I hope I never have to use it!
Steve
This is a very usefull life saving app!! To those of you who say it's useless are idiots!! Droid2
Gary
Come on ARC & Dr. Oz!!! A common sign of breathing is rise and fall of the chest. BTW, is this why ARC charges $75 for a CPR class?
Katie
Easy to Use and Informative My boyfriend has a pretty severe allergy to almonds (and I've unsuccessfully been encouraging an epi-pen) so the videos on how to help someone in that situation were extremely helpful. In general, this app is extremely easy to use. My only suggestion would be to develop the app to be voice activated when it comes to an emergency. Not sure I'll be of sound mind if one actually does occur, and I'll probably prefer speaking into the phone to find resources that help, rather than punch letters.
shirley
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Sara
Useful and informative.seems to be the easiest and most convenient cpr app to use.
Ricardo
Good refresher if you've ever taken a CPR/first aid course. Never have? This app might be invaluable! Recommend downloading & watching the videos.
Rich
Great companion when traveling This app is fantastic! Will be good to have to walk through emergencies (when 9-1-1 isn't an option, or can't wait for help). But also is a great resource to wade through while sitting on a plane/train/automobile to be educated and prepared BEFORE an emergency arises!
