BladderSafe vs UpToDate Expert AI

Note: BladderSafe is intended for use by medical professionals. Non-medical users of our app are reminded to seek a doctor’s advice before making any medical decisions that may be informed by the guidelines in this app. BladderSafe includes a decision tree based on published research regarding the appropriate use of urinary catheters for a variety of medical and surgical situations. This research was completed by the Patient Safety Enhancement Program team at the University of Michigan. The app includes guidelines for evidence-based practices from the Ann Arbor Criteria (DOI:10.7326/M14-1304) and the Michigan Appropriate Perioperative Criteria (DOI:10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008025).

UpToDate Expert AI is an AI-powered companion to the UpToDate clinical reference platform. Ask questions in natural language and receive fast, evidence-based responses grounded in trusted UpToDate content. Explore medical topics, access and review scientific and educational information, and deepen clinical knowledge through transparent answers linked to supporting sources. Access trusted medical information and educational resources from your mobile device, designed to support learning, research, and information retrieval. Access to the app requires an UpToDate subscription with Expert AI enabled. To gain access, speak to your enterprise account lead or purchase a personal subscription via the app or on the UpToDate website. This app is intended to be used for educational purposes by healthcare professionals as a clinical reference tool. This app is not intended to diagnose, prevent, monitor, predict, prognose, treat, or manage any disease, injury, or disability. This app is not intended to replace professional clinical judgment. Individuals seeking information about a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional.