# Bedside EM — Emergency medicine - redefined

> Offline, searchable emergency medicine reference for healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Dark Medical Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dark Medical Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046115244)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $14.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645/reviews.md

## What is Bedside EM?

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Bedside EM (formerly ERres) is the ORIGINAL emergency medicine app designed for where you need it the most.. at the bedside! First released in 2011, Bedside EM has been consistently ranked as one of the best medical apps worldwide! 

Continuously updated, evidence-based and peer reviewed!!
The entire app is searchable and available offline!!

And although Bedside EM was created with emergency medicine providers in mind, it has proven to be a great resource for ANYONE who takes care of acutely ill patients including other doctors, PAs/NPs, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and students!!

Starting in 2024 I have decided to go ALL IN to ensure Bedside EM continues to be the best emergency medicine app out there. This began with a complete overhaul of the app from the ground up to improve user experience. Some things were added, some things were removed. Many more additions will be coming later in the year. I hope you like it!

I am now in the process of updating the styling for EVERY section within Bedside EM to align with the new layout and support dynamic text and dark mode. This is a very time-consuming process. Thus far I have updated the “pediatric tape” and all of the clinical decision rules, as these tend to be quite popular. The other sections will all be updated over the next few months. Once that is completed, the plan is to go back and UPDATE EVERY SECTION with the latest evidence-based medicine recommendations before then adding some brand new stuff. Exciting times!!!


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To make the above possible/sustainable, a paid subscription is required to use this app starting 2024.  All prior users will be granted lifetime access for free.


App Subscription Options:

∙ Yearly (annual auto-renewable subscription)

The subscription period will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. To turn this function off, simply go to your iTunes account and turn off auto-renew. Renewal payments will differ depending on subscription and pricing at the time of renewal. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed.


Terms and Conditions:
https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/terms-and-conditions

Privacy Policy:
https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Offline access
- Searchable database
- Evidence-based content
- Peer-reviewed updates
- Pediatric tape
- Clinical decision rules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bedside EM?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great quick reference
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Useful for residents and attendings
- 👍 High-yield information
- 👍 Well-organized content
- 👍 Evidence-based information
- 👍 Rapid access to information
- 👍 Great for bedside use
- 👍 Comprehensive content for EM
- 👍 Valuable clinical predictor scores
- 👍 Useful for teaching
- 👍 Great for busy ED settings
- 👍 Free and valuable
- 👍 Improved with updates
- 👍 Excellent for emergency situations
- 👍 Handy and practical
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for PA school and practice
- 👍 Reliable and accurate
- 👍 Good for paramedics and EMTs
- 👍 Well-cited references

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lost notes and bookmarks
- 🐛 Missing dental portion
- 🐛 New upgrade is lacking
- 🐛 Incomplete toxicology information
- 🐛 Basic information
- 🐛 Limited content in categories
- 🐛 Amateurish design
- 🐛 Not user-friendly navigation
- 🐛 Obnoxious self-promotion
- 🐛 EKG illustrations covered by task bar
- 🐛 Lacking in content
- 🐛 Odd assortment of content
- 🐛 Content needs to stay oriented
- 🐛 Sparse selection of topics
- 🐛 Embarrassingly simple information
- 🐛 Needs major work
- 🐛 Feces colored background
- 🐛 Bare sections
- 🐛 Ads can be annoying

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lost notes and bookmarks since update
- Categories reorganized and hard to find
- Temporarily lost access after rebranding
- EKG illustrations covered by back task bar

**Most requested features**

- Update privacy label
- Add settings button to enlarge print
- Add an 'update' option for newest information
- Support French language
- Add more categories
- Add a notes section
- Add more info to toxicology
- Improve content depth
- Fix orientation quirk
- Remove ad banner

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-em/id413192645/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Misleading App Privacy Label

*2026-03-02*

The app privacy label does not at all reflect your privacy policy. Needs update.

### 5/5 — Rebranding technical issue

*2025-09-29*

With the change from EMres to EM Bedside i did temporarily lose my access, I emailed developer and they promptly sent me an access code. It sounds like there is some issues with the apple platform out of developers control

### 5/5 — GREAT APP!! FULL OF GREAT STUFF!

*2025-04-22*

The fact that this app mentions, AND EXPLAINS GASTRIC LAVAGE IS ENOUGH, for me to know I can trust this app! You’re getting GREAT info here! This app has improved SUBSTSNTIALLY, since I used it in 2014! 
VERY VERY GOOD!

### 1/5 — Lost notes and bookmarks since update.

*2024-04-14*

I used to love this app, and frequently referenced it on shift. However, ever since the update, I have lost all of my bookmarks and notes that I have written. Some of the categories I simply cannot find anymore since it was re-organized.
Mostly, it is very upsetting to have lost my personalized clinical notes that I have accumulated over the past 2 1/2 years.

### 1/5 — The new upgrade is lacking

*2024-03-16*

I have been using this app since I was a resident and it was amazing. The new upgrade is trash. Missing the dental portion. I don’t like the new structure.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. It is always difficult to make everyone happy, but hopefully the new layout will make more sense in time as more features are added. The dental/ENT section is back on the main home screen. If you have any further suggestions please email me at expeditiondocs@gmail.com

### 5/5 — Back in the game

*2021-08-08*

Excellent app is back in business now with more Bundt cakian wonderfulness!

### 5/5 — Outstanding update!

*2021-03-31*

Great evolution of this app! Can't wait to start using it again. I can now recommend it to my colleagues not just residents. Keep it updated. It's one of the most useful bedside EM apps and I rarely use apps on the job anymore.

### 4/5 — Improvements

*2019-10-21*

Need to add a settings button to enlarge the print

### 5/5 — Get it

*2018-09-03*

I have been using this for years, heard about it at one of the ACEP conferences. I typically use the decision rules which I feel that alone is worth the app let alone all the other bells and whistles which are great. My entire group uses it

### 1/5 — Needs A LOT more info

*2017-05-05*

So I bought this app because I needed a good toxicology application. It is good don't take me wrong, it's just incomplete ...
What good is an app if I constantly need to use other apps because the developer did not bother to add enough info?
Comparing to similar apps in other regions this is worth 1 dollar and I'm being generous!
It is good if you have money to waste and live in the 90s when the medical knowledge was still limited.
Unless you add a lot more info this review will remain 1 star.

## Frequently asked questions about Bedside EM

### What is Bedside EM?

Bedside EM is a medical reference app designed for emergency medicine providers and anyone caring for acutely ill patients. It offers a searchable, offline database of continuously updated, evidence-based, and peer-reviewed medical information.

### What are the key features of Bedside EM?

Key features include offline access to a searchable database, evidence-based and peer-reviewed content, and continuously updated information. Specific sections like the pediatric tape and clinical decision rules are highlighted as popular and updated.

### How much does Bedside EM cost?

Starting in 2024, a paid subscription is required to use the app. Users can choose from yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. All prior users are granted lifetime access for free.

### What devices is Bedside EM compatible with?

The app description mentions iTunes account for subscription management, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It also highlights support for dynamic text and dark mode, indicating modern mobile operating system features.

### Who can benefit from using Bedside EM?

While created for emergency medicine providers, the app is a valuable resource for doctors, PAs/NPs, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and students who care for acutely ill patients. Its comprehensive and accessible information makes it useful for a wide range of healthcare professionals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.5.0 — 2026-05-22

-Updated for iOS 2026
-Bug fixes / typos

### 2025.8.0 — 2025-08-01

* Rebuilt from the ground up to improve performance
* Drip rate calculator is back!
* Replaced side menu with new settings screen
* Issues with dark mode and offline access... fixed
* Other cosmetic changes/updates

This was a necessary reboot of the source code to start, but there will be many more updates coming later this year! If you have any ideas or suggested improvements, please reach out at darkmedicalapps@gmail.com.

### 2025.1.0 — 2025-01-06

* Small bug related to search function - fixed!
* Added Tidal Volume chart to ARDSnet section
* Updated styling to remainder of cardiology section
* Thoroughly updated STEMI guideline section including new OMI terminology with examples of STEMI equivalents

Much more to come in 2025!!

### 2024.7 — 2024-07-06

New in this version:
Updated sections on anaphylaxis, atrial fibrillation/flutter and code meds.

To see what I learned from this update, check out:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7215117458481803264/?actorCompanyId=104203108

Please send any questions/comments/feedback to me at expeditiondocs@gmail.com

### 2024.6 — 2024-06-01

ACLS/PALS algorithms have all been redesigned and updated. 

If you have any comments/suggestions for future updates, please send them to expeditiondocs@gmail.com.

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