# boostEM

> Offline medical calculator for emergency physicians with decision rules and tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirkes Medical, PLLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostem/id991962466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirkes Medical, PLLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668683062)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostem/id991962466/reviews.md

## What is boostEM?

boostEM is a medical calculator designed from the ground-up for emergency physicians. The app is designed to be the fastest tool in your pocket for clinical decision rules in the emergency room.

• Score calculators for over 60 clinical decision rules
• Rapid medication doses
• Tools including pupillometer, estimated gestational age, visual acuity (Snellen chart), and optokinetic drum
• No internet connection required
• No ads

Examples of clinical decision rules included:
  • Critical Care: CURB-65, PESI, PORT, Ranson's, Well's, ABG calculator
  • Cardiology: HEART, CHADS2Vasc, Brugada, Sgarbossa, TIMI
  • Trauma: Canadian rules, NEXUS, PECARN, Parkland, GCS
  • Pediatrics: bilirubin tool for neonatal jaundice, Centor, respiratory score
  • Neurology: NIH stroke scale, ABCD2, MMSE
  • Toxicology: osmolal gap, modified Rumack-Matthews

If you like this app, please give it a good review and spread the word! Please email us with suggestions.

Note: This application is designed for medical professionals only. It is not for use by the lay public or non-specialists. In addition, dosing of medications is designed as a guide and should be verified prior to administration. This medication guide is not designed for patients with organ failure, immunocompromised states, other significant comorbidities, or extremes of age. Information provided in this app does not supercede appropriate clinical judgement.

## Key features

- 60+ clinical decision rule calculators
- Rapid medication doses
- Pupillometer
- Estimated gestational age calculator
- Visual acuity chart
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boostem/id991962466/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2016-09-30*

As an ER resident, this has been a go-to app for dosing, decision tools, etc. love the slider at the bottom to adjust weight

### 5/5 — Emergency medicine resident

*2015-12-02*

Excellent resource. Provides easy access to frequently used clinical decision rules. Has unique dosing function "slide rule" for weight that makes per kilo dosing extremely easy. Looking forward to updated versions.

### 5/5 — The best

*2015-10-26*

There is nothing better out there

## Frequently asked questions about boostEM

### What is boostEM?

boostEM is a medical calculator designed for emergency physicians. It provides over 60 clinical decision rules, rapid medication doses, and various medical tools, all accessible offline.

### Is boostEM free to use?

Yes, boostEM is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does boostEM have ads?

No, boostEM is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads'.

### What devices does boostEM support?

boostEM is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is boostEM updated?

The app was last updated on March 17, 2016, with version 1.8. Future updates may be released by the developer, Dirkes Medical, PLLC.

### What is the age rating for boostEM?

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

### Can boostEM be used without an internet connection?

Yes, boostEM is designed to function without an internet connection, making it a reliable tool in emergency situations where connectivity may be limited.

### What are some examples of clinical decision rules in boostEM?

boostEM includes calculators for rules such as CURB-65, HEART, Well's, PECARN, NIH stroke scale, and many others across critical care, cardiology, trauma, pediatrics, neurology, and toxicology.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2016-03-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added the modified Denver criteria for blunt neck trauma and subtle anterior MI formula by Smith et al

### 1.7 — 2016-03-02

Added SOFA and qSOFA. Fixed "rate checker" so it does not require internet access.

### 1.6 — 2016-02-15

Added HAS-BLED score.

### 1.5 — 2016-01-27

Added tPA for STEMI and PE dosing (thank you to Dr. Shaffer for the suggestion!)
Added more medications
Errata fixes
Please email any other suggestions!

### 1.3 — 2015-11-22

QTc calculator
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS)
AUDIT-C
CIWA-Ar
Errata and bug fixes (thanks to Dr. Cruz!)

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