DrugDoses vs ARF RHD Guidelines

Designed for pediatric intensivists, DrugDoses provides precise and up-to-date medication information to ensure the safety and recovery of your patients. With over 2,150 drug entries, it’s a comprehensive resource for commonly prescribed drugs for both adults and children. Frank Shann’s DrugDoses booklet has been a trusted tool for nearly 40 years. The iOS version keeps you at the forefront of therapeutic advancements, updating drug information faster than the paper version. Beyond drug listings, the app includes over 150 lab values and a complete cardiology database, making it a versatile resource for critical medical information. The integrated PedCalc tool offers essential pediatric scores and formulas, including: ASA score Alveolo-arterial gradient Anion gap Apgar score Blunt abdominal trauma score Body mass index Body surface area Corrected Ca Creatinine clearance (measured & estimated) Endotracheal tube sizes FeNa Glasgow Coma Score Glasgow Outcome Scale Ideal Body Weight Maintenance fluids Mallampati score NACA score Neonatal central lines Oxygen index PaO2/FiO2 ratio Parkland formula Pediatric trauma score Predicted height & spirometry values QTc interval Tubular phosphate reabsorption Vital Signs Follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.drugdoses.net) for updates and to share suggestions. Our Privacy Policy is available at www.drugdoses.net/privacy. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this app is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. It is based on the reference: Drug Doses, by Frank Shann, 17th edition, Melbourne, Australia, 2017, Collective Pty, Limited, ISBN: 9780648005308. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content, the authors and developers cannot guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions. Users are responsible for making their own clinical decisions based on the information provided in this app. By using this app, you acknowledge that: - You are a healthcare professional. - You understand that the information provided is for educational purposes only. - You should consult relevant medical literature or colleagues when making clinical decisions, as this app is not a substitute for professional judgment. - You take full responsibility for the clinical decisions you make based on the information provided. - You understand that the authors and developers are not liable for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use. This disclaimer must be agreed to upon first use of the app and will remain accessible in the settings for future reference. For questions, suggestions, or feedback, please email us at info@drugdoses.net.

Rheumatic heart disease represents the greatest cardiovascular inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. From 2013 to 2017, 94% of all new rheumatic heart disease cases were among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This app assists clinicians in the diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Published by RHDAustralia, based at Menzies School of Health Research, the app contains the most up-to-date evidence and details various aspects of patient care. It is informed by the 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (3rd edition), available at https://www.rhdaustralia.org.au/arf-rhd-guideline. The app also contains an ARF Diagnosis Calculator which embeds the lengthy and complex ARF diagnosis algorithms into a series of simple questions that assist clinicians to diagnose ARF. The algorithms comply with the 2015 American Heart Association revision of the Jones Criteria for diagnosis of ARF, which has been endorsed by the World Heart Federation, making the Diagnosis Calculator now able to be used globally.