# The pHixer Upper — ABG Interpretation Made Easy

> ABG Interpretation Made Easy (iPhone/iPad app by Kiara Goldwag.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phixer-upper/id6746468395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kiara Goldwag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817089741)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $4.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-phixer-upper/id6746468395/reviews.md

## What is The pHixer Upper?

Transform your understanding of arterial blood gas interpretation with pHixer Upper - the comprehensive ABG analysis tool designed for medical education

Key Features:

Comprehensive ABG Analysis
• Advanced interpretation using Winter's formula and Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
• Automatic compensation status assessment
• Chronic retainer detection with baseline CO2 tracking
• Mixed disorder identification

Clinical Decision Support
• ARDSnet Protocol integration with ventilator recommendations
• Strong Ion Gap (SIG) calculations for metabolic acidosis
• P/F ratio assessment for ARDS classification
• Evidence-based ventilator settings guidance

Educational Excellence
• Interactive compensation explanations with detailed formulas
• Step-by-step interpretation methodology
• Clinical pearls and teaching points
• Professional medical disclaimers

Advanced Tools
• Metabolic acidosis differential diagnosis
• Base excess/deficit calculations
• Real-time ABG value validation
• Comprehensive result visualization

Perfect For:
• Medical students learning ABG interpretation
• Nursing students in critical care programs
• Respiratory therapy students
• Healthcare educators and instructors
• Medical professionals seeking reference tools

Educational Focus:
pHixer Upper is designed exclusively for educational purposes, helping learners master the complex art of arterial blood gas interpretation through interactive learning and comprehensive analysis tools.

Important: This app is for educational use only and should not be used for patient diagnosis or treatment decisions.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-04-27

New in this update:

• Added a scan feature that allows you to scan an ABG from the EMR and pull the values into the app for easier input.
• Fixed dark mode display issues.
• Updated and improved Strong Ion Gap interpretation.
• Fixed minor bugs and improved overall usability.

### 1.4 — 2025-08-25

What’s New!
- New Settings to save patient defaults, ABG values, and vent preferences.
- Built-in Clinical References with search, PubMed links, and copy.
- Added Next/Previous/Done buttons above number pad for smoother input.
- Smarter Results View with SIG analysis, color-coded feedback, and quick vent tools.
- Fixed some of the common bugs in lung mechanics 
- Cleaner layouts, floating close button, and overall polish.

### 1.3 — 2025-08-20

- Resolved miscalculations in Cstat and resistance.
- Corrected errors in lung mechanics calculations under pressure control.
- Updated references for accuracy and consistency.
- Improved formatting on the medical disclaimer screen for better readability.

### 1.2 — 2025-08-14

Update 1.2: 
- Fixed issues with dark mode 
- Fixed issues with FiO2 slider not working 
- Fixed duplicate recruitment maneuver texts

### 3.0 — 2025-08-13

No release notes.

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