# Emergency Central — All-in-One Emergency Resource

> All-in-one emergency medicine resource with integrated disease, diagnosis, and treatment information. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbound Medicine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-central/id348981406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), British English, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Arabic, Korean
- Released: 2010-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-central/id348981406/reviews.md

## What is Emergency Central?

** Unbound Medicine’s All-In-One Mobile Solution for Emergency Medicine Professionals**

ABOUT EMERGENCY CENTRAL
Emergency Central is the complete mobile solution for emergency medicine professionals. Disease, diagnosis, and step-by-step treatment resources are integrated to link you to immediate answers. Identify possible diagnoses based on presenting symptoms, review details of specific conditions, determine the ideal diagnostic test sequence, and easily link to the drug guide for dosing information.

Emergency Central includes: 

5-MINUTE EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULT 
The latest edition of the 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult puts over 600 medical conditions encountered in emergency situations at your fingertips. Each entry is presented in a proven, rapid-access format so you can quickly search medical conditions, confirm a diagnosis, and begin treatment. 

McGraw-Hill Medical's DIAGNOSAURUS DDx 
Access over 1,000 quick-reference diagnoses in this valuable reference. Access entries by disease, symptom, or organ system. 

DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE 
Refer to need-to-know information on dosing, contraindications, drug interactions, and patient education for more than 5,000 medications. Updated regularly to ensure you always have new FDA approvals and the latest drug changes.

POCKET GUIDE TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS 
Pocket Guide to Diagnostics Tests provides quick-access, evidence-based information on the selection and interpretation of common diagnostic tests with more than 350 laboratory, imaging, and microbiology tests.

Prime PubMed Search 
Connect to the full PubMed database. Stay up to date with your favorite medical journals, perform powerful searches, link directly to the publisher’s full text, and share articles via email or social media. Visually explore the literature using Grapherence®, a unique way to find related and relevant articles. 

FEATURES 
• Receive 1-year of drug updates 
• Download any new editions of included resources free for 1-year 
• Make quick calculations with integrated clinical, conversion, dosage, and IV calculators 
• Jump quickly between resources using Cross Links 
• Access to the full PubMed database
• Use the Full Text Search to help find terms across all indexes 
• Bookmark important entries with “Favorites” 
• Get access to Emergency Central website for one year 

DRUG AND CONTENT UPDATE RENEWAL
• After initial Emergency Central purchase you will receive updates for one year
• After one year, you can purchase updates for an additional year, at the discounted rate of $99.99. If you do not choose to purchase, you can continue to use the product but will not receive updates.
• If you purchase updates, they will automatically renew annually at the renewal rate ($99.99)  and charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase, unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours prior to the conclusion of the one-year subscription period.
• Account will be charged ($99.99) for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the yearly subscription term. 
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. 

Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy
Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

## Key features

- Disease and diagnosis information
- Step-by-step treatment resources
- Drug dosing and interaction guide
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- PubMed database access
- Clinical calculators
- Bookmark favorites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Central Renewal | $99.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Central | $159.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-central/id348981406/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great resource!

*2022-01-27*

Currently a EM resident and this is one of the resources I always go back to. Definitely worth the cost.

**Developer response:** We're happy to hear you find this to be a helpful resource in your residency! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review.

### 4/5 — Review

*2016-09-20*

Useful resource. But expensive on going yearly cost of $90 for cont updates and journal access. I don't find journal access useful

### 3/5 — Useful for many diagnoses but also lacking in some essential areas

*2013-12-25*

Not useful as a single resource many diagnoses and medications missing.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2013-08-17*

I recommend

### 4/5 — Very useful

*2013-01-21*

Can use it on any floor not just ED

### 1/5 — Not free. Must pay for subscription.

*2011-04-02*

Not free. Must pay for subscription.

### 2/5 — requires supscription

*2010-03-20*

requires a subscription

### 5/5 — Director of operations/emt

*2010-03-01*

Great tool for any ems professional.  Easy to use and, extremely helpful on medical calls.  Highly recommended!!

## Frequently asked questions about Emergency Central

### What is Emergency Central?

Emergency Central is a mobile application designed for emergency medicine professionals, offering integrated resources for disease information, diagnosis, and treatment protocols. It includes tools like drug guides, diagnostic test references, and a PubMed search.

### What medical conditions are covered by Emergency Central?

Emergency Central covers over 600 medical conditions encountered in emergency situations through the 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult. It also provides access to over 1,000 quick-reference diagnoses via McGraw-Hill Medical's Diagnosaurus DDx.

### How does Emergency Central handle drug information?

The app includes Davis's Drug Guide, offering information on over 5,000 medications, including dosing, contraindications, and drug interactions. Users receive 1-year of drug updates with their initial purchase.

### Can I access research articles through Emergency Central?

Yes, Emergency Central features Prime PubMed Search, allowing users to connect to the full PubMed database. You can perform searches, link to full-text articles, and share them via email or social media.

### Does Emergency Central have ads?

Yes, Emergency Central contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag in the app's data.

### What is the update policy for Emergency Central?

After the initial purchase, you receive updates for one year. You can then purchase an additional year of updates for $99.99, which will automatically renew annually unless auto-renewal is turned off 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period.

### What devices is Emergency Central compatible with?

Emergency Central is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for users aged 17 and older.

### How does Emergency Central compare to other medical reference apps?

Emergency Central differentiates itself by integrating multiple comprehensive resources like the 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult, Diagnosaurus DDx, Davis's Drug Guide, and diagnostic test information into a single platform with cross-linking capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17 — 2026-05-18

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever.
   - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase.
   - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors.
   - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.16 — 2025-12-23

Updated the app information to be in compliance with the latest regulatory changes.

### 1.15 — 2024-09-04

* New Notes design with more highlighting colors.
* Improved performance for faster access to critical medical information. 

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to the Unbound Medicine support team.

### 1.14 — 2022-09-12

* Alerts is a new communication feature that delivers the latest information about Emergency Central and 'Drug of the Week'
* Updated banners and icons
* Drug Guide content updates
* Bug fixes

If you have questions about the latest update, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.13 — 2019-09-23

The app was updated to ensure optimum performance with the latest operating systems.

If you have questions about the latest update, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

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