This page lists the WebOS applications published by Palmdoc.net:
MediPDA
A modular medical calculator comprising commonly used calculations and algorithms in medicine. MediPDA has now over 30 medical calculators and algorithms. Updated constantly with new modules.
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OncoPDA
OncoPDA is a mobile application designed for easy access to common hemoncology algorithms. It is modular and simple to use. Included algorithms are important ones like NHL IPI and MDS IPSS scores. Download link
Drugview
Drugview is an online drug information search tool. It is a simple search page with options to choose from several free online formularies. This application requires an Internet connection but is fast and facilitates multiple online drug database search. Download link.
DateCalc
A simple application to compute a projected date days or weeks ahead or before a set date. I find it useful to work out appointment schedules using this application. Download link
DateDiffCalc
A simple calculator to count the number of days between two dates. As a bone marrow transplanter I use this app to work out “how many days is it since the transplant date?”. Download link.
PreOpEval
This is a WebOS port of Josh Steinberg’s PreOpEval for the iPhone. It is basically a handy guide to help evaluate and prepare adult patients for non-cardiac surgery. Download link
Carboplatin
This app is a Carboplatin dose calculator based on the Calvert formula. Computes dosages for actual, ideal and lean body weights. Download link.
Chemistry Converter
This application works out the conversion between US and SI units for various chemistry values commonly used in medical practice. Items are presented in a scrolling list in the main screen and selected by tapping on it. Search or filter for items by typing. To perform a conversion, just type in a value in either the US or SI unit field, hit Enter or tap anywhere else on the screen, and the other field will show the converted value. The conversion factor is displayed for each item at the bottom. The program provides some additional information including links to informative websites (an Internet connection is required for these) and in some cases normal or reference values. Please note that the normal values provided may differ from your local laboratory’s reference range so you should always consult with your local lab. Purchase of this app supports our efforts in producing free medical webOS apps. Price: 1.99 only Download link
Eponyms
Eponyms now available for WebOS. Over 1,700 common and obscure medical eponyms (e.g., Rovsing’s sign, Virchow’s node) with descriptions in your WebOS device! This program is a port of the Eponyms database by Dr. Andrew Yee (with permission) specially formatted for WebOS. Visit the original Eponyms project page http://eponyms.net for more information. Eponym for WebOS is freeware and can be obtained from the official Palm Catalog or the PreCentral Homebrew Repository.
ICD-9 for WebOS
Take the ICD-9 with you if you need to look up ICD-9 codes on the go. It has both an Internal database (updated with the Oct 2010 changes) as well as Online search facilities. Very fast look up of the Internal database by typing to filter either by Diagnosis or ICD code. Purchase of this app supports our efforts in producing free medical webOS apps. Available for only $1.99 in App Catalog.
ICD-10 for WebOS
Take the ICD-10 with you in your WebOS device! ICD-10 for WebOS has both an Internal database for offline searches as well as handy tools to query the WHO ICD online database (which otherwise is not mobile friendly). In order to use Internal database (default screen), just manually scroll through the list and tap to select the diagnosis. You can also type to filter the diagnosis by name. Purchase of this app supports our efforts in producing free medical webOS apps. Available for only $1.50 from the App Catalog.
Framingham Risk Calculator
This application is a risk assessment tool which uses information from the Framingham Heart Study to predict a person’s chance of having cardiovascular disease (CVD). It uses the Framingham equation as described by Anderson (Am H J 1991), and the risk score is mathematically derived and not determined by “points” though the result is similar to those derived by the latter means. The program also gives the option to check the “hard” CVD risk (MI and coronary death) by using the NCEP website’s calculation engine – for the latter an Internet connection is required. Freeware in the App Catalog.
NIH Stroke Scale
This application helps you calculate the NIH Stroke Scale. Use the drop down list to select the appropriate performance for each item. Tap on the “I” button for more information in each item. Complete all the responses before moving on to the next page. There are 11 questions/15 items in all split into 3 pages. Question 9 & 10 require some visual tools which you can access from the “I” button or from the Tools menu item. The result displays the final score as well as a recap of the responses. You can optionally copy the output (with date/time stamp) to the clipboard (for pasting e.g. in a memo) or send it in an email, to help keep track of scores over time for individual patients. Freeware in the App Catalog.
Dosecalcfree
Dosecalcfree is a tool to quickly work out drug dosages according to the body surface area or weight. Having entered a patient’s height and weight, the dosages for multiple drugs can be calculated quickly by entering the dose unit (selectable as per BSA or BW), and going back and forth the Result and Entry pages. There is a handy shortcut for favorite drugs/doses (these are editable) as well as quick launch shortcuts for the main webOS drug references to facilitate drug lookup. Freeware in the App Catalog.
Shots
Shots is the webOS version of the application available online as well as several mobile formats in http://immunizationed.org. The 2010 version is available as freeware in the App Catalog. The latest version is Shots 2011, which is also Freeware in the App Catalog. (The application ID for Shots 2011 has been changed to org.stfm as this now considered the official webOS app)
Warfarin
This application provides guidance on anticoagulation management in an easy to use mobile format. Topics covered include guidance on initiation of warfarin, dose adjustment based on INR, target values and peri-procedural management. Freeware in the App Catalog.
Pubmed
This application enables you to search the NLM Pubmed database with your webOS device. Searching can be done by a simple search or with the use of Filters. The search results are displayed as a list and tapping on any list item will give you a detailed view of the article, including the abstract if available. You can copy the search result to Clipboard, or forward it via email. These features are common to both versions of Pubmed for webOS : Pubmedlite and Pubmedplus. The PubmedPlus version has in addition the capability to save to Instapaper as well as Save searches locally within the application. The plus version also allows you to easily change the Article search limit. Available in the App Catalog: Pubmedlite (free), Pubmedplus ($1.99)
eMed
eMed for webOS is an app to enhance your user experience when accessing Medscape mobile’s webapp at http://medscape.com. This app requires an Internet connection as it is in effect a specialised browser which takes you to http://medscape.com but has some distinct advantages over the default webOS browser: 1) A larger and more legible font compared with the regular browser view 2) Quick navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen to various Medscape mobile sections 3) Ability to save your favorite drug or article links for future reference 4) Ability to Share links (email, facebook etc.) (note: this app replaces the now defunct eMedicine viewer for webOS). Freeware in the App Catalog
eUTD
A webOS app to enhance your user experience when accessing UpToDate’s mobile webapp. It has apart from the Search page, shortcuts to What’s New, Ability to save favorites (for Drugs and Articles), and Share (email etc). Freeware in the App Catalog.
Terms of use
All the applications provided are for educational purposes only. The author does not vouch for or guarantee the currency or accuracy of any of the information provided and you are strongly advised to check any calculations or information before using them in any clinical context. Your clinical judgment should, as always, supersede any information obtained from this and any other electronic source.
Unless stated otherwise, all the above applications are also free for your personal use. Use of the applications in any commercial distribution form without prior permission is not allowed.
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