# IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference

> Medical student reference for history, physical exams, and basic lab interpretation. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Meyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ippa-history-and-physical-exam-reference/id1159183165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159183164)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ippa-history-and-physical-exam-reference/id1159183165/reviews.md

## What is IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference?

Have you ever wished you could carry your history and physical exam notes in your pocket? Now you can with Inspect, Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate (IPPA)!

IPPA was designed by a senior medical student for beginner to intermediate medical students, nursing students, paramedic students, and other healthcare students as a reference for reviewing history and physical exam points prior to clinical encounters throughout their training.

The app contains all you'll need in your early years of training in order to take a complete history and do a complete physical, plus bonus investigation interpretation including, but not limited to, EKGs, chest and hand X-Rays, admission orders, calculators, and more.

1) History Section
- Contains tips on starting the interview, the chief complaint, identifying data, HPI, past medical and surgical history, medications and allergies, social history, family history, pediatric history, obstetric and gynecological history, and psychiatric history.

2) Physical Exam Section
- The physical exam section contains tips on beginning the exam, making general observations, vitals and measurements, assessing the skin/hair/nails, head/ears/eyes/nose/throat, thyroid, pulmonary and thorax, neck and lymph nodes, cardiovascular, breasts, abdomen, male and female genitalia, musculoskeletal, nervous, and hematological systems, as well as pediatric, and newborn patients as well as the diabetic foot exam.

3) Tools & Labs Section
- This section contains tips on admission and discharge orders, progress notes, discharge summaries, chest and hand x-ray interpretation, electrocardiogram interpretation, information on local anesthetics, and calculators. More will be added to this section periodically.

Please send us feedback pertaining to things you think would be handy to have in your pocket and we'll add them to the application. Send suggestions to ippaapp@gmail.com. Please note the contents of this application are not medical advice and should not be treated as such. All information within this app, including medication dosages, should be confirmed by a licensed health care professional and should not be used for patient care. Please consult with a physician or other professional health provider prior to making any decision, or undertaking any actions related to any health problem that you or a patient may have.

## Key features

- History taking guidance
- Physical exam procedures
- EKG interpretation
- X-ray interpretation
- Medical calculators
- Admission and discharge orders

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ippa-history-and-physical-exam-reference/id1159183165/reviews.md

### 3/5 — History taking error

*2024-03-22*

History taking feature is not working, application shuts down on its own on while using history taking

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-07-01, version 1.02*

Great reference to use before going to see patients!

### 5/5 — Great tool for medical students!

*2016-10-05, version 1.01*

This app is an excellent resource for medical students. It is very well organized. I particularly enjoy the tools and labs section.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2016-10-02, version 1.0*

I am a nurse and this is an awesome quick reference guide for all my assessments! Very easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference

### What is IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference used for?

IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference is designed as a pocket guide for medical, nursing, and paramedic students. It helps them review essential history-taking techniques and physical examination procedures before clinical encounters.

### What types of medical investigations can I interpret with IPPA?

IPPA provides guidance on interpreting common investigations such as EKGs, chest X-rays, and hand X-rays. It also includes information on admission orders and medical calculators to assist with clinical tasks.

### Is IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference suitable for experienced doctors?

The app is primarily designed for beginner to intermediate medical students, nursing students, and paramedic students. While it covers comprehensive basics, experienced professionals might find it more of a quick refresher than a primary resource.

### Does IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference offer medical advice?

No, the contents of IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference are not medical advice and should not be treated as such. All information, including medication dosages, should be confirmed by a licensed healthcare professional.

### What devices does IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference support?

IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### How often is IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference updated?

The app was last updated on April 10, 2017, with version 1.02. The developer mentions that more tools and labs will be added periodically.

### What is the age rating for IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference?

IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it contains content suitable for mature audiences.

### What is the user rating for IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference?

IPPA History and Physical Exam Reference has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2017-04-10

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

- New features include Progress Notes, Maintenance Fluid Calculator, RSI Calculator, Common Medications
- Bug fixes

### 1.01 — 2016-10-02

- Minor improvements and bug fixes
- Addition of calculators tab in Tools & Labs

### 1.0 — 2016-09-29

No release notes.

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