The Top apps in pediatrics for your calls and shifts Dr The Top apps in pediatrics for your calls and shifts Dr. Fatoumah Alabdulrazzaq M.D,FRCPC,FAAP,PEM(C)

Introduction Currently, there are 97,000 Health applications in major app stores, a, with 42 % of said apps adhering to the paid business model.  

Areas of medical apps The Apple App Store breaks up the distinction between the popular healthcare apps into the following categories: Reference apps Medical education apps EMR and patient monitoring Nursing Imaging Patient education Personal care

Areas were apps are needed for Calculators 01 Up to date medical resources “ drugs “ 02 Clinical guidelines 03 Parents education 04

Pros Vs. Cons Current info Easy Fast Interactive Advantages Disadvantages Current info Easy Fast Interactive Monitor high risk patients at home rather than OPD visit Vary in quality and don't have to be vetted for accuracy or safety Certain interactive medical apps be required to get agency approval before being distributed or sold

Pediatric Toolbox

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Algorithms and guidlines

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Patient – Parents education

Take Home messages Use an app that is relevant to your needs Don’t use more than 2-3 apps Keep in your mind the pitfalls of app Sometimes you need to go back to your books to check an inf