PEPID
 
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Fully integrated point-of-care reference tool and drug database. Single source for quick access to decision support resources. Partially integrated point-of-care decision support tool designed for a general healthcare professional audience. Compilation of evidence-based topic reviews that include a literature summary, evidence and specific practice recommendations. Evidence-based summaries and American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS) drug information summaries. A textbook on a PDA. Includes a drug database, pediatric textbook and patient handouts that are not fully integrated.
USABILITY
Single Product Integration + + + + x
Integration Method Integrated Links (80K+) Integrated Links Integrated Links Integrated Links Separate Databases Linked
DRUG DATABASE
Number of Drug Names 7,500+ 3,300 4,780 800 4,000
Linked Dose Calculators + + + x x
IV Compatibilities + + + + +
Evidence-Based Inquiries + x + + +
Canadian Drugs + x + x x
International Version + x Available x x
Drug Interactions Generator          
Simultaneous Cross Reference + + + x x
Explanation of Interaction & Effects + + + x x
Severity + x + x x
CALCULATORS
Integrated + + x x x
Total Calculators 3,321 30 70 x x
Medical Calculators 400 30 70 x x
Dosing Calculators 2,800 + x x x
Drip-Rate Calculators 125 + x x x
Metric & SI Conversions 196 + + x x
DISEASES & MEDICAL TOPICS 2,700 1,200 7,400 2,000 700
Embedded Drug Links + + x + x
Basic Life Support + x + x x
Advanced Cardiac Life Support + x + x x
Advanced Trauma Life Support + x + x x
Trauma + + + + +
Psychiatric Emergencies + + + + +
Pediatric Emergencies + + + + +
Prevention & Screening + + x + +
Toxicology + x + x +
Notes function + + + + +
ICD-Codes + x + x +
Evidence-Based Medicine + x + + +
Emergency-Specific + x x x x
Clinical Inquiries + x + + x
Integrated Recommendations + x + + x
ILLUSTRATIONS & IMAGES 750 (color) x + x +
Rhythm Strips + x x x x
Procedural + x x x +
Anatomical + x x x x
Examination + x x x +
MEDICAL DICTIONARY Stedman's x x x x
LABORATORY MANUAL
Integrated + + x x x
Normal Ranges + + x x x
Links to Related Tests + + x x x
Included Optional + n/a x n/a
CONTENT VALIDITY
Authoritative with Peer Review + + + + +
Authors Listed for Each Section + x + + +
Updates          
Continuous + + + + +
Free + + + + +
TECHNOLOGY
Platform Compatibility          
Pocket PC + + + + +
Palm + + + + +
Wireless + x + + +
BlackBerry + x x + x
iPhone + + x x x
Smartphone + x + + +
Android + +
Symbian + x x x x
Content Delivery          
PDA Software + + + + +
Wireless + x + + +
Online + + + + +
Data Integration + x x + x
Support          
Email & Telephone + + + + +
Demonstration & Trial Versions + x x + +

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