HC Protocolos vs AnestICU Quick Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HC Protocolos
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Os Protocolos Clínicos Institucionais (PCI) do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto (HCFMRP-USP) são orientações para a condução de atendimentos à saúde, com objetivo de guiar e padronizar as múltiplas decisões que envolvem a assistência em ambientes de alta complexidade e, assim, promover qualidade e garantir segurança na assistência ao paciente. Os protocolos assistenciais são embasados em evidências científicas recentes e excelência científica, incluindo diretrizes de organizações de saúde nacionais e internacionais, customizadas para o ambiente em que são aplicadas. (Revista Qualidade HC, ISSN 2526-0162, Versão Online, edição de 2018; http://www.hcrp.usp.br/revistaqualidade/uploads/Artigos/217/217.pdf) O HCFMRP-USP é uma autarquia vinculada à Secretaria de Saúde do Estado de São Paulo, que se constitui em hospital estruturante e referência terciária para Ribeirão Preto e região, totalizando 3,5 milhões de habitantes no seu raio de abrangência (www.hcrp.usp.br). Lidera um complexo de saúde que inclui outros três hospitais secundários, vários institutos e centros, além de destacada atuação em nível primário representada por núcleos da saúde da família. O PCI-HCFMRP-USP foi desenvolvido pela interação entre sua Administração Central e docentes e pós-doutorandos da FMRP-USP e está sob a coordenação do Departamento de Atenção à Saúde. São periodicamente revisados e atualizados, para se adequarem aos novos conhecimentos e avanços tecnológicos na área da saúde e para se ajustarem aos processos e fluxos de assistência do complexo hospitalar. Os diversos protocolos são integrados dentro de uma linha de cuidado, oferecendo diretrizes abrangentes que contemplam as diversas etapas de avaliação e tratamento de uma condição clínica específica. A disponibilização destes protocolos via aplicativo para smartphones contribui para a sua ampla difusão e incentiva a sua consulta em tempo real, ou seja, durante o atendimento. O cadastro do usuário permite avaliar a abrangência de seus protocolos, além de possibilitar a comunicação entre os usuários e os desenvolvedores. Dessa forma, os usuários poderão enviar comentários sobre os protocolos ou solicitar o desenvolvimento de um protocolo específico. A lista de usuárias cadastrados poderá ser utilizada pela instituição para disseminar outras informações pertinentes de acordo com o interesse do usuário, que irá declarar suas preferências no momento de seu cadastro.
AnestICU Quick Reference
A quick reference platform for anesthesiologists, intensivists, and emergency physicians. It provides protocols, calculators, drug doses, and clinical tools, functioning entirely offline for rapid access during patient care.
- Anesthesiology and intensive care protocols
- Integrated clinical calculators
- Arterial blood gas interpretation
- Continuous infusions (BIC)
- Anesthetic and vasoactive drug doses
- Mechanical ventilation
- Hemodynamic management
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AnestICU AnestICU is a quick-reference platform developed by an anesthesiologist, for anesthesiologists, intensivists, emergency physicians, residents, and medical students. The app brings together protocols, calculators, medication doses, tables, algorithms, and clinical tools in one place, providing quick access to information commonly used in anesthesia, critical care, and emergency medicine. Designed for real-world practice in the operating room, ICU, emergency department, and post-anesthesia care unit, AnestICU organizes content in a clear and intuitive way, helping healthcare professionals quickly find important information during patient care. Key Features • Anesthesiology and critical care protocols • Integrated clinical calculators • Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation • Continuous infusions (BIC) • Anesthetic, vasoactive, and emergency medication dosing • Mechanical ventilation • Hemodynamic management • Cardiac arrest and perioperative emergencies • Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) • Obstetrics and obstetric anesthesia • Pediatrics and neonatal anesthesia • Neonatal resuscitation • Rapid sequence induction (RSI) • Pre-anesthetic assessment • Neuromuscular blockade monitoring with TOF • Anesthetic depth monitoring (BIS and CONOX) • Cerebral oximetry (NIRS) • Anesthesia for patients with pacemakers • Antiarrhythmic medications • Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine • Clinical scales and scores • Reference tables • Ultrasound / POCUS • Ultrasound anatomy • Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks • Regional anesthesia and perioperative medicine content Quick Reference Tools AnestICU includes calculators and tools designed to facilitate common clinical decisions and calculations, including blood gas analysis, medication dosing, continuous infusions, endotracheal tube fixation in premature infants, clinical assessment, and other applications. Content is structured to reduce the time spent searching for information across different sources, allowing quick access directly from your smartphone or tablet. Designed for Daily Practice The interface is designed for rapid clinical reference, with simple navigation and direct access to the main areas of the app. The goal is to bring frequently used information for professionals caring for surgical and critically ill patients together on a single platform. Works Offline AnestICU content remains available even without an internet connection. This makes it possible to use the app in operating rooms, ICUs, emergency departments, ambulances, hospitals, and other environments where connectivity may be limited. Continuous Updates AnestICU is continuously evolving. New protocols, calculators, algorithms, educational content, and performance improvements are regularly added to expand its usefulness in clinical practice. Disclaimer AnestICU is a clinical decision-support tool intended for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgment, institutional protocols, local guidelines, or individualized patient assessment. Diagnostic and therapeutic decisions remain the responsibility of the treating healthcare professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HC Protocolos at none against AnestICU Quick Reference's 2. HC Protocolos also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). AnestICU Quick Reference's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AnestICU Quick Reference sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HC Protocolos asks for nothing beyond the download.
HC Protocolos ships an update every 7 months, AnestICU Quick Reference every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HC Protocolos | AnestICU Quick Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOSPITAL DAS CLINICAS DA FACULDADE DE MEDICINA DE RPUSP | Luis Henrique Martins Goncalves |
In-app purchases
HC Protocolos
No in-app purchases
AnestICU Quick Reference
- AnestICU Premium Mensal14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- AnestICU14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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