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ATP III Cholesterol Management Implementation Tool for Palm OS Login to AvantGo to download this software - Made available as part of the educational mission of the National Cholesterol Education Program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Recommended that the clinician be thoroughly familiar with the ATP III Guidelines prior to using this reference tool in patient care. The ATP III Executive Summary is available online.
- ATP III classification of lipid levels.
- ATP III CHD risk assessment.
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC).
- Drug therapy for lipid lowering.
- Information on the metabolic syndrome.
- Issues for special populations
- Requires 282KB of memory
BreastCa 1.0 Login to AvantGo to download this software -Breast cancer risk prediction tool for the Palm Computing® Platform.
- In particular, it is designed to be a fast, easy-to-use, and accurate implementation of two commonly-used models of breast cancer risk prediction: the Gail and Claus models
- With respect to the Gail Model, BreastCa closely emulates the results of the NCI Risk Disk tool. An exhaustive evaluation of the algorithm used in BreastCa shows a maximum absolute discrepancy of 0.0062 % compared to the NCI Risk Disk calculation. Since BreastCa reports risk to the nearest 0.01%, this means that the Gail result reported by BreastCa may occasionally be off by 0.01 %. Note that the NCI tool's GUI interface reports absolute risk to the nearest 0.1%
- Requires 70KB of memory
COPD Guidelines Tool for Palm OS
from the Global Initiative for Chronic
Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)Login to AvantGo to download this software - Point-of-care reference to the Pocket Guide to COPD Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, available for download and use on Palm OS devices
- Assess and Monitor COPD
- Reduce COPD Risk Factors
- Management of Stable COPD
- Management of Acute COPD Exacerbations
- Requires 127KB of memory
EPR-CPR Palm demo Login to AvantGo to download this software - Supply information you find or see to ER-CPR, get the prompts you need and give care in all CPR situations. There are no decisions on your part, just lifesaving prompts from your Palm & ER-CPR
- Demo version available to try
- Requires 157KB of memory
Johns Hopkins POC-IT (Point of Care Information Technology) Antibiotic (ABX) Guide Login to AvantGo to download this software - Handheld-ready adaptation of the online ABX Guide.
- Optimized for use at the point of care and for each handheld device
- Offered on most handheld platforms. The Palm, PocketPC and RIM versions differ slightly to optimize their individual feature set and operating system but each contain the most important information in the ABX Guide
- Diagnose patient at point of care
- Most up to date information possible
- No banner ads or advertisement
- Information from experts in their field
- Available on almost any handheld device
- Requires 650KB of memory
Medical Eponyms for the Palm Login to AvantGo to download this software - List of over 1,265 common and obscure medical eponyms (e.g., Rovsing’s sign, Virchow’s node) with descriptions
- Requires 291KB of memory
Medrules Login to AvantGo to download this software - Clinical prediction rules for Palm OS handhelds, provided in clear tables and lists
- Includes complete references for each rule
- More than 40 rules, from Alcoholic Liver Disease, Appenicitis Score, to Trauma Score and UTI Diagnosis
- Requires 400KB of memory
- Requires Palm OS 3.1 or higher
OEI Treatment Guidelines Implementation Tool for Palm OS Login to AvantGo to download this software - Allows you to instantly generate individualized and evidence-based assessment and treatment recommendations for each patient at the point-of-care
- Body Mass Index calculation
- Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Determination of need for treatment
- Individualized weight loss goals
- Individualized treatment recommendations (lifestyle therapy, pharmacotherapy,
and surgery options)- Follow-up and maintenance recommendations
- Evidence-based supporting information available throughout
- Requires 126KB of memory
PalmEKG Login to AvantGo to download this software - Arrhythmia field guide for Palm and Handspring handhelds, featuring 25 ECG/EKG Arrhythmias
- Arrhythmias included: Sinus Rhythms, Atrial Rhythms, Atrioventricular Blocks, Junctional Rhythms, Ventricular Rhythms
- Requires 42KB of memory
PDxMD Click Here for Free Trial! - PDxMD is a new, evidence-based primary care clinical information system designed to support your judgement with practical clinical information
- Contains Differential Diagnosis Information, Medical Condition files, and Patient Management Materials
- The Welch Medical Library will be sponsoring a free trial of PdxMD from July 1, 2003 - September 30, 2003
Shots 2002 Login to AvantGo to download this software - Quick reference guide to the 2002 Childhood Immunization Schedule, a collaboration of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Details on each vaccine are available by clicking on the vaccine names.
- Sponsored by the Group on Immunization Education of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
- Uses 200KB of memory
- Updated regularly
ePocrates Rx 4.0 Login to AvantGo to download this software - Evidence-based medical content distilled from primary sources and latest treatment guidelines, including off-label dosing and generics
- Over 2,600 drugs and tables, including adult and peds indications and dosing, contraindications / cautions, adverse reactions, mechanism of action, formularies, black box safety information and pricing
- MultiCheck — drug interactions including suggested interventions on as many as 30 drugs at a time
- Continuously updated with the push of a button
- Daily DocAlert messages including safety alerts and new drug announcements from FDA, CDC and ISMP
- Requires 2.5MB of memory
- compatible with most Palm OS devices
ABG Pro Login to AvantGo to download this software Analyzes arterial blood gases for you, including metabolic, respiratory acidosis, alkalosis, and calculations of expected PCO2 and expected HC03, as well as concominant acid-based disorder
- Also calculates Anion Gap and Delt-Delta, if necessary
- Requires 50KB of memory
Archimedes Login to AvantGo to download this software - Specialty calculator for Window CE devices enables you to enter values for complicated formulas ranging from Aa Gradient to Weights
- Includes 70 preprogrammed formulas for specialties such as Cardiology, Pharmacology, Hematology, FEN, Pediatrics, Pulmonary and Renal.
- Three methods for accessing formulas:
alphabetical, category and historical- Requires 3.06 MB memory
Calc98-5 Login to AvantGo to download this software - Scientific and financial calculator program for your Pocket PC.
- Suitable for the scientific, engineering, medical and teaching professions, this free program offers financial and statistical functions that go above and beyond other programs like it
- contains a comprehensive set of conversions, constants and physical property data, a built-in periodic table of the elements, number base conversions, vectors, matrices and complex numbers
- Requires 507KB of memory
MedCalc Login to AvantGo to download this software - Medical calculator running on Palm-compatible handheld devices ( Palm, Sony, Handspring, Handera, and more... )
- Designed for rapid calculation of common equations used in medicine (including anesthesiology, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care and internal medicine).
- frequently updated (see version history)
- comprehensive (75 formulas and counting, see complete list)
- formulas sorted by categories (including a fully customizable favorite category)
- units available either in S.I. or local units (defaults can be set for each item)
- most formulas come with bibliographic references and clinical tips
- includes (no need for commercial alternatives):
- full-featured infusion management tool
- pregnancy wheel
- results can be saved for later retrieval
- available in english, french and spanish versions
- fully compatible with Palm OS 5 (high-density application icon)
- Requires 100KB of memory
MedMath Login to AvantGo to download this software - Designed for rapid calculation of common equations used in adult internal medicine.
- Capable of calculating complex quantities (e.g. Dubois formula for Body Surface Area) without resorting to external libraries such as MathLib. For certain quantities, alternate units can easily be selected
- Formulas sorted by category
- Consistent, straightforward user interface
- Onscreen numeric keypad with backspace button
- Global selection of US or SI units
- Onscreen individual unit selection from pop-up menus
- Information screens providing tips on equation usage and references
- Program keeps track of the last 10 equations used
- Editable "Favorites" category
- No external programs or libraries required
- State of the program is saved on exit
- Runs on all Palm platforms, including Palm OS 1.0, without external libraries
- Requires 63KB of memory
PregTrak 4.2 - PregTrak 4.2 is an easy to use replacement for the paper wheel with guaranteed accuracy
- Keep track of the current gestation of all your OB patients
- 2 week demo version available
- Tracks up to 500 patients
- Full version includes ability to export list to Memo Pad, beam list to other users, and desktop version
- Requires 96 KB memory
Ranson Login to AvantGo to download this software - Calculates mortality for acute pancreatitis from the well known Ranson's criteria.
- Requires 127KB of memory
STAT Cholesterol Login to AvantGo to download this software - Guides clinicians through the new ATP III cholesterol guidelines
- Calculates absolute risk of MI using the point method outlined in the ATP III Executive Summary
- Includes calculation of risk for any symptomatic coronary heart disease using the 1998 Framingham method
- Features a single-file download
- All input is via checkboxes and trigger buttons
- No graffiti writing is required
- Requires 83KB of memory
STAT Growth Charts Login to AvantGo to download this software - Calculates growth percentiles based on the June 2000 revision of the CDC Growth Charts for the United States. It includes new body mass index-for-age charts
- Automates the June 2000 revision of the CDC Growth Charts
- Input sex, weight, height and head circumference, if indicated
- Rapidly calculate exact growth percentiles, z-scores, and new BMI-for-age scores
- Requires 250KB of memory
Palm Triage 1.0 Login to AvantGo to download this software - Allows the ER professional to create new patient records and update all categories of observations.
- Graphic entries are possible as well as signature captures and complete relevant checklist observations for speedy data capture.
- Intelligent Paper provides for minimal data input where not applicable.
- PalmTriage admits and discharges - as well as integrates with most major medical administrative software - uploads from PalmTriage are done in seconds using hotsynch or infrared.
- Requires 64KB of memory
OCM/911™ (Outlines in Clinical Medicine/Medical Emergencies) Login to AvantGo to download this software - Latest information on bio-terrorist agents including Anthrax, Smallpox, Bacterial Pathogens and more.
- From diagnosis to treatments and vaccines
- Requires 1.5KMB of memory
USAMRIID’s Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook Login to AvantGo to download this software - United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) handbook includes Glossary of Medical Terms, Patient Isolation Precautions, Biological weapon agent characteristics, vaccines, therapeutics, and references and emergency response contacts
- Available for Palm OS
- Other versions include MS Word, PDF, and MS Word with hyperlinks
- Requires 173KB of memory
CollectiveMed.com
PDA CenterLogin to AvantGo to download this software - Commercial site providing information on purchasing medical hardware and software for both the Palm OS and Pocket PC
- Includes product descriptions, reviews, and demos are available for many of the products
- Requires 3KB of memory
Ectopic Brain Login to AvantGo to download this software - Serves as a starting point for physicians who are interested in exploring the potential of PalmTM handheld computers in clinical practice
- Search for related links, under categories: What’s New, The Basics, Medical Apps, Medical Files, Medical Links, Other Apps, Other Links
- Requires 3KB of memory
Healthy Palmpilot Login to AvantGo to download this software - Well-organized and regularly updated, includes hundreds of downloads, tutorials, forums, and FAQ sections
- Organized under Health Care Resource Index headings: Diagnosis, Health & Fitness, Interventions, Investigations, Record Tracking, References, and Research Tools
- Requires 3KB of memory
HandHeldMed Login to AvantGo to download this software - Serves as a gateway to a variety of medical resources. Information on downloads, hardware, and general health-related information can be found on this site
- Includes free copy of Merck Manual
- Search by mobile content: software, hardware, links, basics, case studies, wireless, PocketClincian Library
- Search by tabs: forums, medical practice areas, columns/features, company info, handheldmed store, mobile channels, etc.
- Requires 3KB of memory
Medical Piloteer.com - Commercial site that provides medical software for Palm OS
- Products include: Anatomy, DepressQ, ManiaQ, Psych Dx, Psych Rx
- Requires 3KB of memory
Medical Pocket PC Login to AvantGo to download this software - For medical users of Pocket PC and Windows CE device
- Contains an index of available medical software, the latest news and reviews, and discussion forums for health care professionals using the PocketPC
- Drop-down menus provide extensive links, organized in categories: News, Articles, Hardware, Software, Message Board
- Requires 3KB of memory
PDA Cortex Login to AvantGo to download this software - Includes reviews and features, software and links for healthcare professionals, including information for nurses
- Software categories arranged by: Medicine, Nursing, Calculators, Coding/Billing, Databases, Document Readers, Drug Guides, HanDBase Apps, and Patient Tracking
- Requires 3KB of memory
pdaMD.com Login to AvantGo to download this software Provides news about PDA use for the health care profession
- Focuses on articles and reviews; includes downloads
- Requires 3KB of memory
Pediatric Pilot Page Login to AvantGo to download this software - Provides resources for pediatricians, as well as information related to medical care in general
- Databases provided include: Pediatric Formulary, Immunization Schedule, CNS Formulary, Hospital Census, and IDDM Databases
- Requires 3KB of memory
PubMed –
NLM, PDA versionLogin to AvantGo to download this software - Currently in the beta version, PubMed / MEDLINE / NLM (National Library of Medicine) and clinicaltrials.gov are accessible via wireless PDA. Set up to be used in a clinical setting, this service also works in offline mode by hotsynching via a serial / USB port.
- Feedback requested: Dr. Fontelo, a researcher at NIH, is seeking feedback regarding your experience using this resource in its beta version. Simply use the "Feedback" link provided on the site, and send any thoughts you may have regarding its usefulness in a clinical setting as well as possible enhancements, e.g., limits.
