PEPID
 
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Fully integrated point-of-care reference tool and drug database designed specifically for medical students and residents. Partially integrated point-of-care decision support tool designed for general healthcare professional audience. Compilation of evidence-based topic reviews that include a literature summary, evidence and specific practice recommendations. Partially integrated reference tool that contains 22 separate databases for a variety of healthcare professionals. A textbook on PDA. Includes a drug database, pediatric textbook and patient handouts that are not fully integrated.
USABILITY
Single Product Integration + + + x x
Integration Method Integrated Links (80K+) Integrated Links Integrated Links + Separate Databases Linked
DRUG DATABASE
Number of Drug Names 7,500+ 3,300 4,780 4,780 4,000
Linked Dose Calculators + + + + x
IV Compatibilities + + + + +
Evidence-Based Inquiries + x + x +
Canadian Drugs + x + + x
International Version + x + + x
Drug Interactions Generator          
Simultaneous Cross Reference + + + + x
Explanation of Interaction & Effects + + + + x
Severity + x + + x
CALCULATORS
Integrated + + x x x
Total Calculators 3,321 30 70 70 x
Medical Calculators 400 30 70 70 x
Dosing Calculators 2,800 + x x x
Drip-Rate Calculators 125 + x x x
Metric & SI Conversions 196 + + + x
DISEASES & MEDICAL TOPICS
Embedded Drug Links + + x + x
Pediatric Topics + + + + +
Specialty Medicine + + + + +
Illustrations 750 (color) x + + +
Psychiatry + + + x +
Geriatrics + + + + +
Health & Wellness + x + x +
Prevention & Screening + + + x +
Emergency Topics + + + + +
Addiction Medicine + x + x +
Toxicology + x x + +
Notes function + + x + +
ICD-Codes + + x + +
MEDICAL STUDENT REFERENCE + x x x x
Clinical Rotations + x x x x
Study Aids + x x x x
Pearls of Wisdom + x x x x
EVIDENCE-BASED INQUIRIES + x + x +
Clinical Inquiries 429 x + x x
Integrated Recommendations 214 x + x x
MEDICAL DICTIONARY Stedman's x x Stedman's x
LABORATORY MANUAL
Integrated + + x + x
Normal Ranges + + x + x
Interpretation + + x + x
Links to Related Tests + + x + x
CONTENT VALIDITY
Authoritative with Peer Review + + + + +
Authors Listed for Each Section + x + + +
UPDATES          
Continuous + + + + +
Free + + + + +
TECHNOLOGY
Platform Compatibility          
Pocket PC + + + + +
Palm + + + + +
Wireless + x + x +
BlackBerry + x x + x
iPhone + + x x x
Smartphone + x + x +
Android +
Symbian + x x x x
Content Delivery          
PDA Software + + + + +
Wireless + x + x +
Online + + + + +
Data Integration + x x + x
Support          
Email & Telephone + + + + +
Demonstration & Trial Versions + x x + +

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