Medtimer vs TapRate

The essential heart and respiratory rate tool for clinicians. Medtimer is built for health professionals who need fast vital sign counts. Extremely simple to use, it frees you from watching the clock or performing mental calculations. Count heart rates (HR) and respiratory rates (RR) with a few simple taps, and instantly see reference range charts for adults and children of all ages. IDEAL FOR: * Nurses & Respiratory Therapists * Doctors, EMTs & Paramedics * Medical Assistants & CNAs * Caregivers & Home Health Aides * First Aid Providers * Athletic Trainers & Sports Scientists * Veterinarians & Pet Owners Developed in collaboration with physicians, Medtimer is designed for efficiency and simplicity in even the busiest clinical environments. Tap to record — everything else is done for you. Our app is trusted by medical professionals worldwide. "Simple but brilliant! Very simple, clear and uncluttered app to help quickly assess HR and respiratory rate."
— x2scoops "Best app ever! Every health care professional should have this! It's brilliant. It's on my Apple Watch. I use it with every patient. So simple but so effective."
— AG03 OLD KEY FEATURES: * Simple tap-anywhere interface to record heartbeats and breaths * Intuitively record both heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) * Instant automatic rate calculations (BPM) * Flexible measurement periods from 6 to 60 seconds * Reference charts for all age ranges * Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch * Lock Screen widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch faces — start a timer instantly with a single tap * No accounts, no advertising, and no patient data stored Medtimer keeps you focused on your patient. Measurements are taken discreetly, with no need for anyone else to touch your device. There are no pop-ups or distractions — just the information you need, when you need it. You can also contact us directly via the app with any feedback. All of this is available for free. Medtimer Pro adds history, custom charts, and a CPR metronome. Medtimer is a counting timer and reference tool for trained users. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat any condition. Download now and experience the simplest way to count heart and respiratory rates.

Measure and calculate heart and respiratory rates using your iPhone or Apple Watch. All that's required is that you be able to feel a radial pulse rate or observe a respiratory rate, and then tap! TapRate uses math and sample timings to calculate a person's heart or breathing rate. It was designed for use by EMTs, Paramedics and other first responders but has also found a use in a variety of other fields, including Veterinary medicine. If you're not a medical professional please be aware that TapRate is a measurement tool. Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app before making any medical decisions. If you are an EMT and using it on duty, make sure to follow all your agency's guidelines and medical protocols. HOW TO USE -------------- Using the hand with your watch on it, feel for a radial pulse or observe a person's breathing rate by watching their chest rise and fall. Every time one of these events occurs, tap the button with a finger from your other hand. The indicated rate turns from orange to green after several samples have been collected and an average rate is calculated. It optionally turns red to reflect an elevated heart or breathing rate, if the rapid alert rate has been set. After a few recorded samples your rate will be displayed. Practice to become more proficient and accurate. If you're a healthcare professional (Nurse, EMT, etc.) be sure to practice and compare your rates to those obtained using more traditional techniques and/or diagnostic measurement tools. Once you're comfortable using TapRate you'll be able to obtain heart and respiratory rates within seconds, which is way faster than waiting 15 or 30 seconds doing the same thing manually. CPR METRONOME ------------------- TapRate also has a great CPR metronome when you're out in the field performing lifesaving CPR, or training. It allows you to customize the amount of time spent per round (how much time one person performs compressions), the rate (likely established by your agency or medical system) as well as offer audio prompts warning you when the round is almost over. Different metronome sounds are also available. PRE-ARRIVAL CONDITIONS REVIEW ------------------------------------------ On the way to a call, pick the patient's age group, then medical or trauma, then the presentation you're expecting. TapRate shows the causes usually worth considering, the red flags to look for, and which way each vital sign normally moves — measured against your own reference ranges. Everything is stored on the device, so it works with no signal and there's nothing to wait for. Note: This is version 3.0 of the original TapRate application first created and released to the App store in 2015!