NeoCool vs NeoCarePal

The NeoCool app is designed to assist the clinician in determining a newborn’s eligibility for treatment with therapeutic hypothermia, AKA “cooling.” Using established inclusion and exclusion criteria for therapeutic hypothermia, the app helps medical and nursing staff ascertain a newborn’s eligibility in a step-by-step process that is designed to be carried out without requiring prior training. Because therapeutic hypothermia must be initiated within six hours of birth, the app requires the input of time of birth so that the exams can be done at the correct time and ensures prompt treatment. The app does not store birth time beyond the period of immediate use, or any other protected health information. The app does not require Internet connectivity. After each use instance, the app will provide a summary of the information provided by the clinician, as this information may be requested by the transport team and/or receiving hospital. The clinician may also go back and adjust information previously entered during each use instance.

NeoCarePal is an all-in-one calculator designed to help NICU physicians, nurses, and therapists in their daily practice. Thanks to NeoCarePal, NICU healthcare professionals can easily access a variety of different calculations all in one place, without having to waste time searching the internet for valid resources. All NeoCarePal calculators are based on established guidelines and clearly referenced scientific evidence. NeoCarePal includes calculators for determining: - Endotracheal tube positioning - Oxygenation index - Gestational age based on estimated due date or date of last menstrual period - Corrected age of preterm babies based on gestational age at birth or due date - Umbilical arterial line catheter positioning No internet connection is required for using the calculators. However, links of other useful calculators and resources available online are provided in the app to ensure HCPs have all they need at their fingertips. This application is intended for use by HCPs as a support tool. It does not provide therapeutic or diagnostic assistance and it is not a substitute of clinical judgement. Update NeoCarePal will be soon updated with new tools and calculators.