# QuickEM

> Essential emergency medicine reference app for clinicians with offline access and medical calculators. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirkes Medical, PLLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickem/id930734530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirkes Medical, PLLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668683062)
- Category: Medical
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickem/id930734530/reviews.md

## What is QuickEM?

The Essential Emergency Medicine Reference Trusted by Clinicians

QuickEM is the comprehensive bedside companion designed by emergency physicians for emergency physicians. Whether you're a medical student on your first ED rotation or an attending managing a busy department, QuickEM delivers the critical information you need—instantly.

Built for Real Emergency Medicine
 • Over 80 chief complaint topics with differentials, history, tests, and treatments focused on ED-specific care
 • Over 90 validated medical calculators / tools
 • No login required
 • Zero fluff—only ED-relevant information

Organized by How You Think
 • Chief complaints structured by presentation
 • Calculators grouped by clinical category
 • Smart search finds tools
 • Customizable favorites list for your go-to references

Trusted by Every Level
 • Medical Students: Essential differentials and workup basics
 • Residents: Quick access to decision rules and scoring systems
 • Attendings: Rapid reference for less common presentations and 2nd brain refreshers

Key Features:
 • Complete offline access—works without internet
 • No ads, no subscriptions, no account required
 • Covers adult and pediatric emergency medicine
 • Includes trauma protocols and resuscitation guides
 • Evidence-based content with source citations
 • Professional medical illustrations and ECG examples

Content Highlights:
 • Cardiovascular: HEART Score, CHADS2-VASc, Wells Criteria
 • Neurological: NIHSS, Canadian Head CT Rules, HINTS Exam
 • Trauma: NEXUS, Canadian C-Spine, PECARN
 • Pediatrics: PEDS Vitals, Croup Score, Bronchiolitis
 • Toxicology: Rumack-Matthew, CIWA-Ar, Anion Gap
 • And more!

Developed by practicing emergency physicians who understand what you need at 3 AM with multiple critical patients. QuickEM is designed to be the fastest way to look up the info you need.

This app is designed exclusively for medical professionals and students. Not intended for patient or public use.

## Key features

- 80+ chief complaint topics
- 90+ medical calculators
- Offline access
- No login or ads
- Adult and pediatric coverage
- Evidence-based content
- Customizable favorites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #22 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickem/id930734530/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helpful for all specialties

*2023-03-15*

I’m in anesthesia and find this app very helpful in my practice. I’ve used different sections of this app (treatments, calculators, differential dx…) many times. Great easy to use reference.

### 5/5 — Simple calculators

*2023-03-10*

App is quick for calculators like HEART score and the “Rate Checker” tool is really useful for quickly getting a manual respiratory rate.

### 5/5 — Thank you for the app. But need more features

*2021-08-05*

Please add pictures or videos and also first aid strategies and how to do it… for example seizures or rta

### 5/5 — Very Useful

*2020-10-03*

Incredibly useful and user friendly app!!!

### 5/5 — Great, intuitive app

*2019-10-24*

I am an EM resident and have tried many various point of care reference tools. The design of this is the best I’ve used: it is incredibly, well-organised, logical, and easy to navigate to look up symptoms and make disposition choices. Would be nice if had quick drug reference and a place for personal notes, but overall I am really impressed with this app and think it’s a great resource for junior doctors who sometimes want to refresh memory about common presentations

### 4/5 — Nice but premium not working

*2018-10-15*

I really like this app as an ER nurse, however I have paid a fee for the premium upgrade, and cannot open the premium content.

### 5/5 — Very useful for an intern

*2018-03-01*

Have been using this app in my 4th yr of med school and as an intern on admitting days (thanks to Dr Milzman who rec’d it to me). Excellent design, concise, and easy to navigate, with useful links and pearls. Keep up the good work!

### 3/5 — In-app Purchase

*2017-06-23*

Sorry, the fix did not work. By the way, the last three haven't worked at all. Time to redesign the app?

**Developer response:** Very sorry about this bug. The problem is now fixed with the latest release. Please email billd88@gmail.com for a promo code!

### 5/5 — But report:

*2017-06-22*

Buying the premium version not permitted yet

**Developer response:** Very sorry about this bug. The problem is now fixed with the latest release. Please email billd88@gmail.com for a promo code!

### 5/5 — Love this App!

*2015-11-22*

Quick. Painless. Amazing. Thank you so much Madigan for sharing this gem with me!

## Frequently asked questions about QuickEM

### What is QuickEM?

QuickEM is a medical reference app designed by emergency physicians for emergency physicians. It provides essential information on chief complaints, differentials, treatments, and includes over 90 validated medical calculators.

### Is QuickEM available on Android?

Based on the provided data, QuickEM is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

### Does QuickEM have ads?

No, QuickEM is ad-free. The app description explicitly states 'No ads, no subscriptions, no account required'.

### How much does QuickEM cost?

QuickEM is a paid application priced at $4.99. This is a one-time purchase, as the app does not have subscriptions.

### Can I use QuickEM without an internet connection?

Yes, QuickEM offers complete offline access, meaning it works without an internet connection. This is a key feature for use in emergency settings.

### What kind of medical calculators are included in QuickEM?

QuickEM includes over 90 validated medical calculators and tools, grouped by clinical category. Examples mentioned include HEART Score, NIHSS, and PECARN.

### How often is QuickEM updated?

The latest version of QuickEM is 7.1.2, and it was last updated on March 20, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates.

### What is the age rating for QuickEM?

QuickEM has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the medical content intended for professional use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2 — 2026-04-22

Added dark mode by request!
Bug fixes.

### 7.1.2 — 2026-03-20

Bug fix

### 7.1.1 — 2026-03-16

Bug fix

### 7.1 — 2026-02-26

Bug fixes

### 7.0 — 2026-02-19

- Added Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score
- Added 4AT delirium screening calculator
- Added Oakland Score (LGIB) calculator
- Added pediatric minor blunt head trauma chief complaint
- Added pediatric earache chief complaint
- Added pediatric rash chief complaint
- Added Leg Swelling / Pain complaints
- Improved startup and first page load performance
- Fixed errata
- Content updates

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