# Pedi STAT

> Pediatric emergency and critical care reference for medical professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by James M Kempema MD PA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews.md

## What is Pedi STAT?

Pedi-STAT is a rapid reference for RNs, paramedics, physicians and other healthcare professionals caring for pediatric patients in the emergency or critical care environment.  

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Among "The Best Drug Reference Apps for Emergency Physicians" - Emergency Physicians Monthly

5 STARS - "Simple interface provides rapid access to critical data needed when managing a critically ill pediatric patient"

5 Stars - "Very useful for treating kids in high pressure situations with precision."


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Pedi-STAT features include:

- Rapid results for airway interventions including endotracheal tube sizes, depth, intubation medication dosages, ventilator settings, and sedation

- Cardiac resuscitation data including weight specific dosages for resuscitation medications, cardioversion, and defibrillation

- Access to age and weight specific pediatric equipment including foley catheters, airway management, chest and NG tubes, peripheral and central line sizes, and more

- Seizure medication dosages

- Management of hypoglycemia including age specific dextrose concentrations

- Reference of age specific normal vital signs

- Procedural sedation dosages including single dose meds and infusions, as well as reversal agents

- Calculated pain management medications

- Medical management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

Users can quickly access critical information accurately, without having to rely on memory or cumbersome textbooks.  

With just a few taps, users have access to all the necessary data to care for a pediatric patient in the emergent setting, including weight-based and age specific medication dosages and equipment sizes.
  
Since many of the patients present with minimal known information, all the results can be calculated rapidly with only a known age, date-of-birth, weight, length, or height.  Simply enter the known variable and the data is instantly calculated. 

Developed by an Emergency Physician, this app minimizes the risk of medical errors allowing the provider to spend more time caring for the patient, and less time looking up and calculating doses.  

It is a critical companion for any physician, nurse, paramedic, or medical trainee involved in the care of critically ill pediatric patients.

## Key features

- Pediatric medication dosages
- Airway intervention data
- Cardiac resuscitation information
- Pediatric equipment sizes
- Seizure and hypoglycemia management
- Normal vital signs reference
- Procedural sedation dosages

## Chart rankings

- #2 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)
- #163 in Top Paid (US App Store)
- #107 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Pedi STAT?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick access to critical pediatric dosing information
- ⚕️ Accurate medication calculations for emergency situations
- 📱 Portable reference tool (like Broselow tape in pocket)
- 🎯 Easy navigation by age, weight, or height
- 💪 Comprehensive pediatric emergency drug reference
- ⏱️ Saves time during critical patient care
- 🧠 Reduces cognitive load in high-stress situations
- ✅ Reliable for vital signs and antipyretics
- 🏥 Highly recommended by emergency medicine professionals

**Cons**

- 🐢 Slow app startup and loading times
- 🌐 Requires internet connectivity for database checks
- 💰 Paywall for certain features (oral antibiotic dosing)
- ⚠️ Some medication dosages vary by location/region
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality for medications
- 📊 Limited to patients under 43kg/12 years old
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 🔤 Spelling errors in medication names
- ❌ Outdated guidelines (PALS 2015 vs current standards)
- 🚫 App freezes/crashes on startup

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen at startup
- Slow boot time (30+ seconds)
- Crashes when checking for database updates without internet
- Freezes when internet connectivity is poor
- Inaccurate dosage recommendations for infants/young children
- Spelling errors in medication names (anaphylaxis, succhinylcholine, nebulyzed)
- Incorrect max dose information (anaphylaxis 1mg vs 1mg/kg)
- GCS scoring error (15 = mild TBI classification)
- Vital signs section labeled as 'normal viral signs' alphabetically
- Icon change caused app recognition issues
- Retina display support missing (older versions)

**Most requested features**

- Search function to find medications by name
- Oral antibiotic dosing options (free or included)
- Adult medication dosing reference
- Dark mode support
- Extended weight range (above 43kg)
- Extended age range (above 12 years)
- Reversal agent dosing (glycopyrrolate, neostigmine)
- Pressor drip dosing (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine)
- Shock/hypotension management section
- Platelet and PRBC transfusion dosing
- Hydrocortisone bolus for shock
- iPad version support
- Antibiotic syrup formulations
- Customizable local medical directives
- Drug concentration and mL calculations
- Optional update prompts instead of automatic checks
- Updated PALS and NRP guidelines
- Ability to search by drug category
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2025-12-22*

I like this app, and it has been useful for me in the field. I have one complaint and that is that the dosages for meds given are different depending on where the provider is located. I am located in Massachusetts and I have noticed some discrepancies. Where are these dosages applicable to?

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2025-09-24, version 5.1.2*

This app has saved me and my crew so much time. It is a must have for all first responders.

### 3/5 — Have to pay extra for oral dosing?

*2025-07-08*

App looks solid on first review. However, having to join a subscription to get quick references for oral antibiotic dosing is frustrating. Should be a disclaimer on the description.

### 4/5 — Great app - slow booting up

*2023-09-10, version 5.0.2*

This is a great app but using it in EMS can be less than ideal as it takes 30 seconds to load almost every time. Is this being looked into?

### 2/5 — Slow to open

*2023-09-08, version 5.0.2*

Older version was 5 stars, I could rely on it working 100% of the time. This latest version takes too long to open and requires good internet connectivity which isn’t always possible. Can no longer rely on it when I need it.

### 1/5 — App no longer starts

*2023-07-25*

Whenever the app is started, it stays stuck on a loading screen! It is now unusable.

### 5/5 — The go-to for Peds EM

*2023-07-20*

Nearly everyone I know in my emergency department has this app and for good reason: Simple and intuitive UI with all the info you need for any truly sick kid that rolls into the ED. A must for any EM provider

### 4/5 — Updates should be prompt

*2023-07-02, version 5.0.1*

Love this app!  Use it regularly.  My only issue is that I work in a low resource environment and don’t have internet access at point of care.  Now when I start the app it hangs because it can’t check if the database is up to date.  I appreciate that updates are important but it would be better if it was an optional prompt (do you want to check for updates) vs an automatic thing as in an emergency restarting the app and trying to get internet access take precious time away from the case at hand.  Or if the updates were pushed as app updates that would be good as well.

### 2/5 — Good application but need antibiotics syrup

*2023-02-21, version 4.6*

can you add antibiotics syrup?

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2022-12-17*

This app is very helpful especially with medication dosages. Is there an adult version of this?

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review!  We are currently working on the design for an adult version of the app.  We don't have a launch date yet, but are excited about what we are developing.  If you have any particular suggestions for content, please notify us at contact@Pedi-STAT.com

## Frequently asked questions about Pedi STAT

### What does Pedi STAT do?

Pedi STAT is a rapid reference tool designed for healthcare professionals caring for pediatric patients in emergency or critical care environments. It provides quick access to essential data such as medication dosages, equipment sizes, and vital signs, all calculated based on the child's age and weight.

### What are the key features of Pedi STAT?

Key features include rapid results for airway interventions, cardiac resuscitation data, age and weight-specific pediatric equipment references, seizure medication dosages, hypoglycemia management, normal vital signs, procedural sedation dosages, calculated pain management medications, and management of allergic reactions.

### How much does Pedi STAT cost?

Based on the provided information, Pedi STAT is a paid application. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for access to its full functionality.

### Who is Pedi STAT designed for?

This app is specifically developed for RNs, paramedics, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who regularly care for pediatric patients in high-pressure emergency or critical care settings. It is also a valuable tool for medical trainees in these fields.

### How does Pedi STAT help in critical situations?

In critical situations, Pedi STAT minimizes the risk of medical errors by providing instant, accurate calculations for medication dosages and equipment sizes based on minimal patient data like age or weight. This allows providers to spend more time on patient care rather than searching through textbooks or relying on memory.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.0 — 2026-05-28

Update includes:
   - Improved user interface
   - Addition of Pediatric Assessment Score
   - Addition of Pediatric Code Sheet than can be exported / printed for bedside use
   - Improved Favorites selector
   - Updated Pediatric airway sizing

### 5.1.3 — 2025-11-06

Minor bugfixes.

### 5.1.2 — 2025-09-23

Minor formatting changes and bug fixes.

### 5.1.1 — 2025-08-08

We’re continually working on improvements to our apps, and this update includes a number of improvements to the user interface to provide better visualization of medication dosing, as well as a number of behind-the-scenes enhancements.

### 5.1.0 — 2025-04-22

This update includes a number of exciting new features and enhancements. You will now have the ability to select your favorites, allowing display of only the medications and calculations you use most frequently, or all the content if you prefer.

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