PEPID
 
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Fully integrated point-of-care reference tool and drug database specifically for nurses. Linked multi-medical and nursing reference resource bundle. Partially integrated nursing software bundle that is primarily a drug database. Reference that combines popular nursing applications into one linked application. Partially integrated point-of-care decision support tool, not designed specifically for nurses.
USABILITY
Single Product Integration + x x x +
Integration Method Integrated Links (80K+) SmartLink™ Separate Databases None Integrated Links
DRUG DATABASE
Number of Drug Names 7,500+ 5,000 4,780 4,600 3,300
Linked Dose Calculators + x + x +
IV Compatibilities + x + + +
Nursing Considerations + x x x x
Herbals + + + + +
Brand & Chemical Names + + + + +
Common Foods + x + x +
Over-the-Counter Medications + x + + +
Drug Interactions Generator + + + x +
Simultaneous Cross Reference + n/a + n/a +
Explanation of Interaction & Effects + + + x +
Severity + x + x x
IV Compatibility Checker + x + x +
CALCULATORS
Integrated + + x Linked x
Total Calculators 3,321 800 70 800 30
Medical Calculators 400 200 70 200 30
Dosing Calculators 2,800 400 x 400 +
Drip-Rate Calculators 125 x x x +
Metric & SI Conversions 196 x + x x
DISEASES & MEDICAL TOPICS 2,200 1,000 650 250 1,200
Embedded Drug Links + x + x +
Nursing Considerations + x x x x
Pediatric Topics 214 Limited x x +
System & Specialty Nursing + + x x x
Emergency Nursing Topics + + x x x
Prevention & Screening + + x x +
Health & Wellness + + x x x
Psychiatry + + x x +
Illustrations 750 (color) Limited + 700 (color) x
Evidence-Based Medicine + x x x x
Clinical Inquiries 500+ x x + x
MEDICAL DICTIONARY Stedman's Taber's x Taber's x
LABORATORY MANUAL
Integrated + x Linked x +
Critical Ranges + + + + +
Interpretation + + + + +
Related Tests + + + + +
Included Optional + + + +
CONTENT VALIDITY
Authoritative with Peer Review + x + x +
Authors Listed for Each Section + x + + x
UPDATES          
Continuous + + + + +
Free + + + + +
TECHNOLOGY
Platform Compatibility          
Pocket PC + + + + +
Palm + + + + +
Wireless + + x + x
BlackBerry + + + x x
iPhone + + x x +
Smartphone + + x + x
Android +
Symbian + + x x x
Content Delivery          
PDA Software + + + + +
Wireless + + x + x
Online + + + + +
Data Integration + x + x x
Support          
Email & Telephone + + + + +
Demonstration & Trial Versions + Sample Content Only + + x

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