Table 1 |
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Software applications and examples of the databases provided on Palm handheld computers |
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Application |
Database/information |
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Addressbook* |
Hospital and staff telephone numbers |
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Emergency numbers |
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Datebook* |
Call schedules |
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Schedules for teaching and rounds |
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Memopad* |
Patient database |
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To Do list* |
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Calculator* |
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J-file |
Acid-base equations |
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Dialysis solutions |
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Vasopressor protocols |
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Electrolyte replacement |
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Antiarrhythmic drugs |
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Normal laboratory values |
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Drug dosing in renal failure |
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Drugs in pregnancy |
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AvantGo |
ICU orientation manual |
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Antimicrobial therapy |
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Research study summaries |
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Ventilator weaning protocol |
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Organ-donation criteria |
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Residents' objectives |
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Cbas Pad |
Calculators of |
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Creatinine clearance |
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Ideal body weight |
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Respiratory parameters |
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Fractional excretion sodium |
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Harris-Benedict equation |
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Intravenous drug rate |
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PalmPrint |
Printout of daily note |
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* Basic applications standard with the Palm handheld device. |
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Lapinsky et al. Critical Care 2001 5:227 doi:10.1186/cc1028 |
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