PDA Software Recommendations

[Betsy]

This was sent out in an email by Saima from Dr. Lambert in the Department of Family Medicine. These are great recommendations on software for your PDA. I particularly like Epocrates Rx and Merck (both are freeware).

Diagnosaurus is not on the list, but I find it useful. It is a differential diagnosis tool. It is also free.
www.diagnosaurus.com


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PDAs in Medicine
Brought to you by the MCG Family Medicine Interest Group
MCG Department of Family Medicine

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*ACLS ( http://www.palmgear.com) Free. 70K. Gives quick access to latest ACLS protocols.

Antibiotics Guide ( http://www.hopkins-abxguide.org) Free. Similar to ePocrates qID but laid out differently, contains diagnostic criteria, updates automatically. Weak on peds infections. From Johns Hopkins.

ATP 3 ( hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/atpiii/atp3palm.htm) Free. 334K. Interactive tool to assist with implementing the guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program’s 3rd report of Adult Treatment Panel (NCEP’s ATP III)

**Cholesterol ( http://www.statcoder.com) Free. 57K. Based on Framingham worksheets, calculates 10-yr CHD risk given age, gender, smoking status, diabetes, cholesterol, HDL, and BP. Then takes you through current recommendations for lipid targets based on ATP 3. Similar to ATP 3 above but smaller, a little easier to use. Is now in paid version of ePocrates.

Clearance ( http://www.statcoder.com) Free. 76K. Helps facilitate preoperative evaluation using your choice of two algorithms

Converter ( www.mattmarsh.net/computing/converter.shtml) Free. Converts over 200 units, from pounds <-> kg, international clothing sizes, F<->C, more.

*DoseCalc ( pocket-doc.com OR http://www.palmgear.com) ($15). 200K. Aids in calculation of medication doses. Allows rounding. (a similar program is included in paid version of ePocrates)

**ePocrates qRX ( http://www.epocrates.com): Free vs. $50/year. Around 1500K. The leading clinical drug reference guide. Provides information for the most commonly prescribed medications. Also has tables, ACLS protocols, antibiotic recommendations in <5 seconds on >400 pathogens and >400 antibiotic drugs, information on alternative drugs, more. Automatically updated with each sync.

*Growth ( http://www.statcoder.com) Free. 81K. Calculate growth percentiles and Z scores using the newly-revised CDC Growth Charts including the new BMI-for-age charts.

*InfoRetriever ( http://www.infopoems.com) Commercial—free on MCG. Search a database of thousands of validated studies and decision rules and clinical calculators, the Cochrane Database, drug information, evidence-based clinical guidelines, and the Five-Minute Clinical Consult.

*KidDose ( medical-data-solutions.com/kiddose.htm) $16. Like DoseCalc, but already contains current concentrations of >350 drugs. See medical-data-solutions.com/products.htm for several other commercial applications for pediatric care.

LabValues ( http://www.plowmed.com) $30. Generates differential diagnoses, common signs and symptoms, and treatment strategies based on standard blood chemistry and urine analysis. Has 30 treatment algorithms, common conversions & calculation, acid-base calculator, and preg wheel.

MedCalc ( netxperience.org/medcalc) Freeware. 138K. Medical calculator for many clinical formulas (A-a gradient, BMI, FeNa, pregnancy calculator, Q-Tc, and many more). Similar to MedMath but allows you to store calculations for specific patients (for later comparison or re-calculation).

**MedMath ( [e-mail]) Freeware. 37K. Like MedCalc but smaller since it doesn’t allow storage of results for specific patients. Included in paid ePocrates.

**MedRules ( http://www.pbrain.hypermart.net) Freeware. 147K. Clinical prediction calculator (likelihood of acute sinusitis or strep pharyngitis or of CAD or DVT or PE or breast cancer; Bishop score….

*Mobile MerckMedicus ( www.merckmedicus.com ) Freeware. Includes Merck Manual, lab reference, Reuters medical news, more.

*OB Suite ( www.freewarepalm.com/medical/obsuite.shtml) Freeware. 839K. Pregnancy wheel (see PregWheel below) that also calculates Bishop scores and stores patient list, their dates and labs.

**PainSTAT ( http://www.goldenratiodesign.com) Shareware. 12K. Provides rapid calculation of approximate dose equivalents among frequently used opiate medications.

PatientKeeper ( http://www.patientkeeper.com) $ Around 500K. Palm-based EMR primarily designed for inpatient care. Allows for beaming information, tracking labs and vital signs….

Pneumonia ( http://pda.ahrq.gov) Freeware. Clinical calculator for decision-making on pneumonia mgmt.

PDR ( http://www.pdr.net) Free. Mobile version of PDR for Palm or PocketPC. With or without drug interaction tool.

**PregWheel (email me at [e-mail]) Freeware. 6K. Quick easy-to-use pregnancy wheel to calculate EGA, EDC based on LMP.

PregPro ( www.thenar.com/pregcalc) Shareware, $20. 29K. Like OBSuite, but also gives fetal measurements, expected weight gain, labs, more. Can store patient info in registered version.

*Redi-Reference ( http://www.redi-reference.com) $20. Succinct listing of clinical guidelines on cardiology, ID, pulmonology, endocrinology, gynecology, neurology, psychiatry, more.

**Shots 2004 ( http://www.immunizationed.org) Freeware. 170K. Gives easy-to-understand graphic representation of the latest immunization schedule along with explanatory detail/text. A must have.

Skyscape ( http://www.skyscape.com) $ Has multiple medical references for purchase, from USMLE aids to 5MCC, many, many more. Often has sales, bundles, etc.

STAT E&M Coder, STAT ICD-9 Coder, STAT CPT Coder ( http://www.statcoder.com) Commercial, $29-75. Tools that facilitate accurate coding.


** a “must-have” for family physicians, and free * family physicians should seriously consider

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General software that has medical application potential

*Album ToGo ( http://www.clubphoto.com) Free. 226K. PDA and desktop applications for viewing pictures and graphics on PDA.

AvantGo ( http://www.avantgo.com) Free. Each time you sync, download abstracts from your favorite medical journals, AMA news, USA Today, Augusta Chronicle (at www.augustachronicle.com/PalmPilot) etc.

Fireviewer ( www.fireviewer.com/index.html) Free. Image viewer. Multiple medical images available.

*HanDBase ( www.ddhsoftware.com OR http://www.handbase.com) Free demo, $25+ (532K). Powerful yet easy-to-use relational database program. I use it for pediatric milestones, lab value norms, procedure log, call schedule, predicted peak flow values….

*iSilo ( http://www.iSilo.com) Shareware (30 day demo, then $17.50). 671K. Compresses and views html pages. Several medical “iSilo pages” available for free, including:
AsthmaMeister ( http://www.MeisterMed.com) Free. Diagnosis, classification, treatment, pk flows….
CodeMeister ( http://www.MeisterMed.com) Free. Quick easy reference for ICD-9, V- and CPT codes.
LyteMeister ( http://www.MeisterMed.com) Free. Excellent reference on electrolyte abnormalities.

*WordSmith ( http://www.handmark.com) Shareware, $30, worth buying. 623K. Award-winning word processor that interfaces directly with MS Word. Allows various fonts and sizes, underlining, bold, bullets, more.

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Websites to find other software and information on PDAs:

www.mcg.edu/library/eresources
barmacooper.com/drcooper.palm
www.Brighthand.com
www.Cliesource.com
www.docmd.com/pdasoftware
www.ebm2go.com
www.fppda.com
www.FreewarePalm.com
* www.handango.com
www.handheldmed.com
www.handheldsfordoctors.com
www.healthypalmpilot.com
hometown.aol.com/roboh98/palm.html
www.houseofficersoftware.com
www.Howardforums
www.journaltogo.com
www.keepkidshealthy.com/pedipilot.html
www.mdng.com
www.MedicalPocketPC.com
www.medicalwizards.com
www.medscape.com
www.memoware.com
www.palm.net
palmdoc.blogspot.com
www.palmdocs.org
* www.PalmGear.com
www.palminfocenter.com/index
www.palmpilotarchives.com
www.palmtipsheet.com/issues.html
pbrain.hypermart.net
www.Pdabuyersguide.com
www.pdaconsults.com
www.pdacortex.com
www.pdalive.com/
www.pdamd.com
www.pdashine.lesliefranke.com/
www.pdastreet.com/
www.pdr.net
www.phonescoop.com
www.pilotzone.com
pocket-doc.com
www.pocketloft.com
www.qualnetweb.com
* www.tucows.com
uhimrp.hawaii.edu/pilotpublic/appindex.htm
www.urmc.rochester.edu/FamMed/PDAatFMC.htm

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Basic info on PDA’s:
www.pdalive.com www.jimthompson.net/handhelds/
www.the-gadgeteer.com www.pdabuzz.com
www.handheldnews.com www.palminfocenter.com
www.smaller.com
www.cesinc.com -- Quick Office: a $30 suite of three programs: word processor, spread sheet, graphing
www.mapopolis.com -- free maps by county
www.irprint.com and www.stevenscreek.com/pilot/palmprint.shtml -- Infrared printing
discussion.brighthand.com/index.php?s=2703ed078c24adb6f13ee65d729f0c07 discussions on PDAs
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For specific Palm OS PDA models and prices:

www.ZDNet.com www.cnet.com www.pdabuzz.com

See www.palm.com, www.sony.com for more details and information on specific products/models.

Features to consider:
- get Palm OS 5.0 or later
- memory expansion of some form (Memory Stick, SD, MMC…all are good)
- how much internal memory (RAM, get at least 32 MB, more is better)
- processor speed (bigger number is faster)

Options that may or may not be useful to you, but will cost you more money:
- built-in keyboard
- camera or not (most are low-resolution, won’t be used much)
- voice recorder (nice for memos to self, will you use it?)
- WiFi (802.11b) or not – allows wireless internet, email when in a wireless network
- BlueTooth or not – used less, short-range communication between devices
- Mp3 player, headphone jack

Adobe Acrobat for PDAs – www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/acrrmobiledevices.html

Audio Players: Pocket Tunes -- www.palmgear.com

Infrared Access Point: irdaNet -- www.cpx.com/products_b.asp?c=Infrared+Products

Presentations: Presenter To Go – www.margi.com/products/prod_ptg.htm

Printing: PrintBoy -- www.bachmannsoftware.com/printboy.htm
HP Mobile Printing – www.hp.com/pond/mep/download/ppcdownload.html

Video: AVI-MPEG converter – www.winmpg.com
HyperCam – www.tucows.com/mmedia/preview/195052.html
Movie Viewer – www.mpegtv.com/wince/pockettv/encoding.html
TealMovie – www.tealpoint.com
Video Framer – www.flickerfree.com

[Betsy]

Here are some more freeware programs that I like:

Medical eponyms: eponyms.net

EKG stuff & more: www.palmekg.com

Alot of other freeware: www.FPpda.com

[Betsy]

Here is yet some more helpful freeware from MCG. This includes InfoPOEMS and mobileMICROMEDEX.

www.lib.mcg.edu/resources/pda/pdalicensed.php

And thanks to Glen, he provided us the link to access Up-To-Date on campus.

www.utdol.com/enterprise.asp

[Chase Samsel]

I strongly recommend getting a PDA for your rotations, even if it's a phone/PDA. Epocrates (drug info) with the included MedCalc is essential. I also recommend a five minute clinical consult (5MCC), medical dictionary, eponym finder, acronym finder, and medical spanish translator. The above free acronym finder is great, plus skyscape.com has good bundles.

[chase]

Also, the radiology programs and questions on the PDA are excellent.

Save your neck and your lab coat by getting rid of all those heavy books and get a little sexy PDA.

[justin]

I just like Epocrates and use it exclusively, it's comprehensive enough to not need much else.

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