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This app offers up-to-date, evidence-based clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals managing children in hospital settings. It covers major causes of childhood mortality and provides guidance on all stages of patient management, viewable offline.
What's New in WHO e
1.3
March 2, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Content updated.
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FAQ
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.
