# PICU Doctor

> Pediatric critical care guideline for cardiac intensive care with drug calculator. (iPhone/iPad app by Marc Anders.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picu-doctor/id656172081 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marc Anders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308305670)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picu-doctor/id656172081/reviews.md

## What is PICU Doctor?

PICU Doctor 5.0

Pediatric Critical Care Guideline for Cardiac Intensive Care

* a comprehensive free guide to pediatric intensive care, with a specific focus to management of congenital cardiac disease

* basic and advanced physiology 

* anesthesia, analgesia and sedation in PICU

* pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

* specific CICU problems and management

* Cardiac defects with diagrams and cath laboratory data

* Heart Failure, Ventricular Assist and ECMO

* Resuscitation Guideline USA, UK, Australia

* All references updated and linked to Pubmed

+ Emergency Drug Calculator for quick and easy calculation of emergency drugs

+ save cardiac defect pictures to include in your own presentation

+ updated multi functionality for iPhone, iPad, iPod and other smartphones

+ preferred reading list to quickly navigate to your topics

+ improved search function

** This guideline summarises guidelines from different CICUs, but it is only a guideline and does not substitute local clinical experience, clinical evaluation and / or judgement of each individual patient. 

The guideline is available for free for iPhone, iBook (not updated version 4.0), Smartphones or on the web.

*** web: http://www.picudoctor.org

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## Key features

- Pediatric critical care guide
- Congenital cardiac disease management
- Basic and advanced physiology
- Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
- Specific CICU problems
- Emergency drug calculator
- Cardiac defect diagrams

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picu-doctor/id656172081/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2019-07-20*

Excellent App, very well written by Dr. Marc. 
I would recommend the app for any pediatric ICU physician or nurse.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2016-01-19*

Excellent quick reference for the resident, fellow, or intensivist.

### 5/5 — good

*2015-09-13*

good apps for doctors pediatric

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2015-04-05*

I'm a peds cardiac ICU nurse, and a friend showed this app to me.

### 4/5 — A very good app!

*2013-11-30*

Definitely has a unit-specific flavor to it and could benefit from including a few more CHDs, but on the whole a very good app that should be a welcome addition to the arsenal of any pediatric intensivist. In fact, I have recommended it to the PCCM fellows in my training program.

## Frequently asked questions about PICU Doctor

### What is PICU Doctor?

PICU Doctor is a comprehensive free guide for pediatric critical care, with a special focus on managing congenital cardiac disease. It includes information on physiology, pharmacology, specific CICU problems, and resuscitation guidelines.

### Is PICU Doctor free to use?

Yes, PICU Doctor is available for free on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app does not have any associated costs for download or use.

### What devices does PICU Doctor support?

PICU Doctor is designed for use on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is also available as a web version.

### How often is PICU Doctor updated?

The latest version of PICU Doctor is 5.1, last updated on April 1, 2015. While the app has not been updated recently, it provides a comprehensive resource for its intended audience.

### Does PICU Doctor have ads?

No, PICU Doctor is ad-free. Users can access all the information and features without any advertisements interrupting their experience.

### What is the age rating for PICU Doctor?

PICU Doctor has an age rating of 17+. This indicates that the content is intended for mature audiences, likely due to the complex medical information it contains.

### Can I save images from PICU Doctor?

Yes, PICU Doctor allows you to save cardiac defect pictures. These can be included in your own presentations, making it a useful tool for educational or professional sharing.

### Where can I find references for PICU Doctor?

All references within PICU Doctor are updated and linked to Pubmed. This allows users to easily access the original sources for further research and verification.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 5.1 — 2015-04-01

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

- Bug fixes
- App is now compatible with iOS 7

### 5 — 2015-02-18

Completely new designed app, added and updated chapters, updated reference list

+ Emergency Drug Calculator for quick and easy calculation of emergency drugs

+ updated multi functionality for iPhone, iPad, iPod and other smartphones

+ preferred reading list to quickly navigate to your topics

+ improved search function

Please share if you like it ! Please leave a Feedback !

### 4.0 — 2014-03-08

@@@ Version 4.0 now also available as iOS app, Smartphone app and iBook ! All chapters revised and updated. All links now active with links to the original articles. More congenital Heart Defects added.

### 1 — 2013-06-05

No release notes.

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