# Code Leader — ACLS - Save a life, literally.

> Real-time decision support for medical code scenarios, following AHA guidelines. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Hromada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-leader/id1135312207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Hromada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135312206)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-leader/id1135312207/reviews.md

## What is Code Leader?

Code Leader helps healthcare providers leading a code make realtime decisions during any code scenario. It provides code timers, live recommendations, and references. It also provides a log of every code that can be saved for inclusion as part of a note in any electronic medical record (EMR). It is fully HIPAA-compliant. This app is a must-have for any medicine intern, resident, attending, physician assistant, nurse, or nurse practitioner who will ever be responsible for leading a code.

It is the *only* app that tells you what to do and when to do it during a code (medications, shocks, etc) based on the rhythm in real time. Those certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) will recognize the algorithms supported in this app. Code Leader follows the 2015 Guidelines of the American Heart Association for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Written by Andrew Hromada, MD.

## Key features

- Real-time decision making during code scenarios
- Code timers and live recommendations
- References and algorithm support
- HIPAA-compliant code logging for EMR
- Follows AHA CPR and ECC guidelines

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-leader/id1135312207/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App was insufficient

*2022-05-17, version 2.0.3*

Poor app! No way to write things manually, so we can’t document our wtco, or if ECMO was initiated, or our pacing settings! No way to document what was decided upon in our Hs and Ts. No way to do contact the creator of the app! No way to do important stuff like this! I’m not happy with this app at all! Low grade, profoundly limited, No updates in over a Year, and that’s a shame!

**Developer response:** Thank you for such detailed feedback! We are currently reworking the entire application to Version 2, which will include the requests you've made, as well as so much that we've learned through soon-to-be-published simlab research and real case studies. Keep on saving lives and stay tuned!

### 2/5 — Not great for documenting

*2019-11-07, version 2.0.1*

Gives helpful reminders during code, but timers are confusing.  One timer for both drug and shock administration so you don’t know which the clock is running for.  
I was hoping to be able to use it to chart the code afterwards but it is not good for that.  No way to edit if a wrong button is hit. No way to record shock joule amount. 
If you are working on changes, allowing user to customize app more would help greatly, such as being able to move interventions higher or lower on list or being able to add medications.  10 and 20mL normal saline flushes which are commonly used and need to be documented.

### 3/5 — Needs improvement

*2016-09-18, version 1.2.1*

Please change the code timer to a CPR timer as sometimes we have to stop CPR. Also add a task icon for intubation, IV insertion, etc.

### 5/5 — Life saving app

*2016-08-07, version 1.0.1*

This is an awesome app that makes it very easy to run a code by walking through the ACLS algorithm and keeping note of everything that has happened. Definitely something any physician wants to have available on their phones. It takes a lot of the stress off of remembering what to do in a stressful code situation. Could be literally a life saver.

## Frequently asked questions about Code Leader

### What is Code Leader?

Code Leader is a medical application designed to assist healthcare providers in making real-time decisions during critical patient code scenarios. It provides timers, recommendations, and references based on established guidelines.

### What guidelines does Code Leader follow?

Code Leader follows the 2015 Guidelines of the American Heart Association for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

### Is Code Leader HIPAA-compliant?

Yes, Code Leader is fully HIPAA-compliant, allowing for secure logging of code events for inclusion in electronic medical records (EMR).

### What devices does Code Leader support?

Code Leader is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does Code Leader cost?

Code Leader is a paid application and costs $9.99.

### When was Code Leader last updated?

The latest version of Code Leader, 2.0.3, was last updated on January 31, 2021.

### What is the age rating for Code Leader?

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

### What do users think of Code Leader?

Based on available data, Code Leader has a rating of 1.5 stars from 2 ratings, suggesting a mixed or negative user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2021-01-31

Version 2.0.3 (43):

• Updated using the latest codebase. Now requires iOS 12.0 or later.

### 2.0.2 — 2020-05-04

Version 2.0.2 (41):

• Minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2019-09-24

Version 2.0.1 (40):

* Supports iOS 13, including dark mode.
* Fixed text on the settings screen.
* Table views now have disclosure triangles to make behaviors more obvious.
* Fixed a bug with title text bar not being the right color.
* Disabled edit button on log screen if there are no logs to remove.

### 2.0 — 2019-07-30

What’s new in Code Leader 2.0:

* Now fully supports the display on iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max.
* Interventions can now be logged.
* New metronome function with customizable rate to help time chest compressions when there is a loss of pulse.
* Now export logs as either plain text or PDF!
* Haptic feedback for each recommendation (on devices that support haptic feedback).
* An alert sound now plays with each notification, set in the settings.
* Asks for the patient’s initials instead of ePHI, making the app fully HIPAA compliant now.
* The timers now change color to red when close to a pulse check or when a medication is recommended.
* Updated references in the hypothermic protocol to Targeted Temperature Management.
* Recommends restarting CPR immediately after a shock is given.
* Added a notification to switch compressors every 2 minutes.
* Greys out “Perform Recommendation” button once pressed.

### 1.2.3 — 2017-06-27

What’s new in Code Leader 1.2.3 (12):

• Updated underlying code to be compatible with future versions of iOS.
• Stay tuned for the next version (free for current users) that will include many requested new features!

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