PEPID
 
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Fully integrated point-of-care reference tool and drug database. Single source for quick access to decision and educational support tools. Linked multi-medical and nursing reference resource bundle. Nursing-specific software package that bundles multiple Lexi products. Reference that bundles separate nursing applications into one linked application. Partially integrated point-of-care decision support tool that is not designed specifically for nursing students.
USABILITY
Single Product Integration + x x x +
Integration Method Integrated Links (80K+) SmartLink™ Toolbar, Key Word Index None Integrated Links
DRUG DATABASE
Number of Drug Names 7,500+ 5,000 4,780 4,600 3,300
Nursing Considerations + x x x x
Linked Dose Calculators + x + x +
IV Compatibilities + x + + +
Canadian Drug Names + x + x x
International Version + x + x x
Drug Interactions Generator          
Simultaneous Cross Reference + Limited + x +
Explanation of Interaction & Effects + + + x +
Severity + x + 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 2,300 1,000 650 250 1,200
Embedded Drug Links + x + x +
Nursing Considerations + x x x x
Illustrations 750 (color) Limited + 700 (color) x
Pediatrics 214 Limited x x +
Psychiatry + + x x +
Health & Wellness + + x x x
Prevention & Screening + + x x +
System & Specialty Nursing + + x x x
Emergency Nursing + + x x x
Evidence-Based Medicine + x x x x
Clinical Inquiries 1,000+ x x + x
NURSING STUDENT REFERENCE + x x x x
Levels of Practice + x x x x
Legal/Ethical Issues + x x x x
Documentation          
Progress Notes + x x x x
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) + x x x x
Documenting Physician Orders + x x x x
Problem List/Nursing Care Plan + x x x  
Discharge Summary + x x x x
Critical Pathways + x x x x
Patient Teaching Plans + + x x x
JCAHO + x x x x
Nursing Process          
General Information + x x + x
Assessment + x x + x
Nursing Diagnosis + x x + x
Planning + x x + x
Implementation + x x x x
Evaluation + x x x x
Medication Administration + x x x x
MEDICAL DICTIONARY Stedman's Taber's x Taber's x
LABORATORY MANUAL
Interpretation + + + + +
Related Tests + + + + +
Technical Information + + + + +
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 + + + + +
Online + + x + x
Data Integration + x + x x
SUPPORT          
Email & Telephone + + + + +
Demonstration & Trial Versions + Sample Content Only + + x

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