With two prior deployments to Afghanistan as well as (until recently) a full-scope family medicine practice, I have always been interested in urgent care and emergency medicine apps to improve my own patient care. I have previously reviewed a number of apps for both peds and adult emergencies, including Pedi STAT, PalmPedi, BluCard, Pedi Crisis, […]
Tag: Emergency Medicine
App Review: Sepsis App a Must-Have for Medical Professionals
This sepsis app is an invaluable tool for doctors who want to track patient information and keep up with guidelines. Sepsis remains the ninth leading cause of disease-related death and the primary cause of infection-related death in the ICU. It’s a devastating disease that results in over 250,000 deaths and 1.3 million hospitalizations per year. In February 2016, […]
Review: This Emergency Medicine App is ‘Outstanding’
As a military family physician, I am always interested in the best emergency medicine apps since we can be deployed with short notice to austere environments and expected to perform emergency combat care. I have previously reviewed a number of apps for peds emergencies including Pedi STAT, PalmPedi, BluCard, Pedi Crisis, Paediatric Emergencies, and the […]
Study finds the best apps for Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
A comprehensive review of disaster medicine apps has identified several top choices for clinicians and patients to consider.
Review of AAEM’s board review flashcard app for Emergency Physicians
Review of American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s Flash Facts app.