# AnesthesiaRef — Clinical Anesthesia Reference

> Anesthesia reference app for clinicians and learners in anesthesiology. (iPhone/iPad app by Rishi Kumar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anesthesiaref/id6773007074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rishi Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434016052)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anesthesiaref/id6773007074/reviews.md

## What is AnesthesiaRef?

AnesthesiaRef is a focused educational reference for clinicians and learners in anesthesiology, integrating airway management, crisis response, physiology, pharmacology, procedures, conditions, calculators, checklists, and perioperative decision support to reinforce safe, structured anesthesia care.

This app is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app.

About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD")
I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md

## Key features

- Airway management
- Crisis response protocols
- Physiology and pharmacology
- Procedure guides
- Condition information
- Calculators and checklists
- Perioperative decision support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anesthesiaref/id6773007074/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2026-06-02*

So grateful to have this incredible resource! Thank you SO much!!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about AnesthesiaRef

### What is AnesthesiaRef?

AnesthesiaRef is an educational reference app designed for anesthesiology clinicians and learners. It provides information on airway management, crisis response, physiology, pharmacology, procedures, conditions, calculators, checklists, and perioperative decision support.

### Is AnesthesiaRef free to use?

Yes, AnesthesiaRef is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What devices support AnesthesiaRef?

AnesthesiaRef is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for AnesthesiaRef?

AnesthesiaRef has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its medical content.

### How often is AnesthesiaRef updated?

The app was last updated on June 7, 2026, with version 0.2. Further update frequency is not specified but indicates recent development.

### Can AnesthesiaRef be used as a substitute for professional medical advice?

No, AnesthesiaRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

### Who developed AnesthesiaRef?

AnesthesiaRef was developed by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC, an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist.

### What kind of medical information does AnesthesiaRef provide?

AnesthesiaRef offers a broad range of clinical anesthesia information, including details on airway management, crisis response, physiology, pharmacology, procedures, and conditions, along with practical tools like calculators and checklists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-08-13

Added: More procedure content
Added: Search aliases
Updated: Improved search algorithm and performance
Updated: Interface fixes

### 0.4 — 2026-07-15

Updated: Significant content updates, including new content, improved search and navigation, statistics, calculator refinements, and improved interface polish

### 0.3 — 2026-07-09

Updated: Expanded procedure references with new general surgery topics, added procedure category filtering, standardized procedure layouts, improved global search ranking and aliases, added highlighted search matches, expanded conditions and clinical reference content, improved calculator formulas and input handling, added more source references, refreshed RKRef app links and app information, increased readability in source and related app sections, improved interface styling and navigation polish

### 0.2 — 2026-06-07

Added: Much more content throughout the app (procedures, checklists, crises, physiology, etc.)
Updated: User interface elements, notes backend, universal search, and more

### 0.1 — 2026-06-01

No release notes.

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