# WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children

> Clinical guidelines for hospital care of children, based on WHO recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by The Royal Children's Hospital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-e-pocketbook-of-hospital-care-for-children/id1044896085 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Royal Children's Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/954616307)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-e-pocketbook-of-hospital-care-for-children/id1044896085/reviews.md

## What is WHO e?

The WHO e-Pocketbook provides up-to-date, evidence-based clinical guidelines for children requiring hospital care.  It is the electronic version of the widely used Pocket book of Hospital Care for Children (Blue Pocketbook).

Designed for doctors, nurses and other health workers responsible for the care of children, these guidelines focus on the management of major causes of childhood mortality in developing countries, including:

•	Neonatal illness, including low birth weight, prematurity, sepsis, perinatal asphyxia, and congenital anomalies 
•	Pneumonia and other breathing problems, including bronchiolitis, asthma and tuberculosis
•	Diarrhoea, acute and chronic
•	Fever, including malaria, meningitis, septicaemia and rheumatic fever
•	Severe acute malnutrition
•	HIV/AIDS
•	Surgical problems, including trauma and burns

The app includes guidance on the stages of management for every child: Triage and Emergency treatment, History and Examination, Laboratory investigations, Supportive care and Monitoring, Discharge planning and Follow-up.

With this WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children app, all guidelines can be viewed offline and will be updated regularly.

This app has been developed by the World Health Organisation, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

## Key features

- Evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Management of childhood mortality causes
- Neonatal illness guidance
- Respiratory and infectious disease management
- Nutrition and HIV/AIDS care
- Surgical problem management
- Offline viewing

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-e-pocketbook-of-hospital-care-for-children/id1044896085/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Overall Review

*2026-04-05*

Very educative

## Frequently asked questions about WHO e

### What is the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children?

The WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children is an electronic version of the widely used Pocket book of Hospital Care for Children. It provides up-to-date, evidence-based clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals managing children in hospital settings.

### Who developed the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children?

This app was developed by a collaboration between the World Health Organisation, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, the University of Melbourne, and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

### What types of childhood illnesses does the WHO e-Pocketbook cover?

The app covers major causes of childhood mortality, including neonatal illness, pneumonia, diarrhea, fever (like malaria and meningitis), severe acute malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, and surgical problems such as trauma and burns.

### Can I use the WHO e-Pocketbook offline?

Yes, all guidelines within the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children app can be viewed offline, making it accessible even without an internet connection.

### What devices support the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children?

The WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children updated?

The guidelines within the app are updated regularly. The latest version available is 1.3, which was last updated on March 2, 2016.

### What is the age rating for the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children?

The app has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children contain advertisements?

No, the WHO e-Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the absence of an 'hasAds' flag.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-03-02

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

Content updated.

### 1.2 — 2016-02-19

Updated content is available.

### 1.1 — 2015-12-20

Content updated

### 1.0 — 2015-12-06

No release notes.

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