# MEND EMS

> Focused neurologic assessment tool for rapid stroke identification and management by healthcare providers. (iPhone/iPad app by UM Gordon Center.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mend-ems/id453079254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UM Gordon Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/453079257)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mend-ems/id453079254/reviews.md

## What is MEND EMS?

The Miami Emergency Neurologic Deficit (MEND) Examination is a focused neurologic assessment tool to aid healthcare providers in rapid identification of patients with stroke.  The exam incorporates the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS), and has additional components from the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).  

The MEND EMS application facilitates the organization of detection and management of the stroke patient in the Prehospital setting.  The application is divided into tabs that allow the user to navigate in order from the History to the CPSS, the MEND exam, management considerations and references and ED report. The user is initially prompted to choose whether this is a new patient or to resume the information on the current patient.  

The MEND exam was developed by a group of stroke neurologists, emergency physicians, neurology nurses, and paramedics to allow additional observations that permit paramedics to expand the examination in order to assess stroke severity and identify the stroke syndrome.  It is also a useful tool for communicating effectively with the receiving hospital and for following the patient from initial exam through hospital admission (there is a Hospital version of the MEND exam for nurses coming soon).

The recommendation is that EMS personnel should perform the CPSS on scene and begin transport, then perform the expanded MEND exam en route to minimize transport delays.  The MEND exam is taught as part of a more comprehensive stroke curriculum, Advanced Stroke Life Support.  

The application has the following components:

History
-Incorporates age, sex, chief complaint, time last seen normal, and important early questions including witness information.

On Scene Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS)
-The components on the CPSS are provided in a checklist format

MEND Examination
- The components on the MEND exam are provided in a checklist format

Management / Vital Signs / References
-Consider Initiating Stroke Alert
-Do not allow aspiration
-Check blood glucose
-References: Stroke Mimics & t-PA exclusion criteria

ED Report
-This screen summarizes all of the data that has been collected into an organized bullet point list for clear radio communication with the receiving hospital emergency department.

## Key features

- Rapid stroke patient identification
- Incorporates CPSS and NIHSS components
- Structured assessment workflow
- Management considerations and references
- Organized ED report generation
- History, CPSS, MEND exam checklists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mend-ems/id453079254/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Extremely Helpful

*2022-07-16*

This is a great app.

### 5/5 — Make the docs think you’re an EMS God

*2019-09-28*

Organizes everything quickly for a stroke and gives you an awesome overview for your ED report.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2018-06-05*

Great App to organize stroke assessment for patients in EMS.

### 1/5 — App freezes

*2015-12-10*

The app freezes. Could not use it!

### 1/5 — Freezes

*2015-11-13*

Can't get past first screen . No way to contact support

### 2/5 — Freezes

*2015-09-20*

Great idea however I couldn't use this App because it freezes up. This would waste time when managing a stroke patient. Obviously time is crucial in these emergencies.

### 1/5 — Constantly freezes

*2015-08-25*

This could be a great app but it constantly freezes. In the field I don't have time to screw around with an app that freezes!! Please fix this!!!

### 1/5 — Freezes!!!!

*2015-03-04*

This app would be awesome but it locks up and won't work! I can't get ahold of anyone to fix it! Don't waste your time!

### 1/5 — Terrible purchase

*2014-11-24*

App constantly freezes and requires a whole phone restart to attempt to use it again, but then it just freezes.  I wasted $1.99

### 4/5 — Improvements needed

*2014-02-25*

I agree with the other reviews and would like to see an option to enter the ambulance service name and Bluetooth print option. Also a narrative option would be nice. This Would be an important documentation to add to the run report .
DD paramedic instructor

## Frequently asked questions about MEND EMS

### What is MEND EMS used for?

MEND EMS is a focused neurologic assessment tool designed to help healthcare providers rapidly identify patients who may be experiencing a stroke. It aids in organizing the detection and management of stroke patients in the prehospital setting.

### What scales does MEND EMS incorporate?

The MEND EMS application incorporates the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) and includes additional components from the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) to further assess stroke severity.

### How does MEND EMS help with patient management?

MEND EMS provides management considerations, vital signs tracking, and references, including information on stroke mimics and t-PA exclusion criteria. It also generates an organized ED report for clear communication with the receiving hospital.

### Who developed MEND EMS?

The MEND exam was developed by a collaborative group of stroke neurologists, emergency physicians, neurology nurses, and paramedics to enhance stroke assessment in the prehospital environment.

### Is MEND EMS available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, MEND EMS is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is MEND EMS updated?

The latest version of MEND EMS is 2.1, which was released on February 19, 2016. The app was initially released on August 4, 2011.

### What is the age rating for MEND EMS?

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

### Does MEND EMS have ads?

No, MEND EMS does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not feature any in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2016-02-19

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

Fixed Crash Bug
Improved UI
Minor improvements

### 2.0 — 2016-02-06

Crash Bug Fixed
All New Design

### 1.0 — 2011-08-04

No release notes.

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