by Susan January 15, 2011 at 1:29 am
We’ve already written about some great medical apps for both iPhone and Android, so now it’s time for Blackberry’s turn. With the amazing technology at almost everyone’s fingertips these days, everything you need to know can be found out within minutes. Put this resource to good use for work as well as pleasure and you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.
- Calculate – This app was designed to aid with diagnosis, treatment and prognosis decisions and it does it’s job very well. Developed by a team of medical experts, the database covers a wide range of specialities including cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthpedics, emergency medicine and general surgery. With detailed references, Pubmed integration and the ability to adapt automatically to the described practice, this could well prove to be invaluable.
- ECG Guide – A must have for students, residents and doctors alike, this app offers ECG interpretation and removes the need to carry ECG cards or similar reference tools. Featuring clear descriptions of many ECG results, both common and uncommon and over 120 sample images to aid with visual learning, the app has been written by experts who know exactly what you need. There is also a quiz feature to aid with studying, which can be useful for reviewing and refreshing your knowledge later on in your career.
- ICD9 Coder – Excellent for any medical professionals who need to be familar with ICD9 codes, this handy app provides almost instant answers when you need them. Developed using the American Academy of Family Physician’s long list of commonly used codes, the app replaces the codes with problem-orientated descriptions of common problems. This is designed for primary care givers and it should be noted that it is not a complete list, just a collected of those most commonly used. Features of the app include the simplified listing, just 2 clicks needed to get to the code you want and a quick search function.
