NeuroMind vs IV Stroke Thrombolysis

NeuroMind is a quick educational reference for neurosurgeons, neurologists and trainees: more than 140 scoring and classification systems, each with its interpretation and the source publication. Scores are free. An optional subscription unlocks the calculators: choose the answers, see the estimate first, where the case falls among the score bands, and what would change the result. - Scores and classifications for brain, spine and nerves, grouped by topic, with search and favorites - 34 calculators with an explore view: result, band chart and "what would change it" - Works offline, on iPhone, iPad and Mac - Made for iPhone Duo: the layout follows the fold, with list and detail side by side when the phone is partly open and a stacked layout when it stands like a laptop - Favorites sync through your own iCloud - No ads, no tracking For education and quick reference by clinicians. Scores summarize study populations; they do not replace clinical judgment, local guidelines or the original publications. NeuroMind is not a medical device. Subscription: monthly or yearly, auto-renewing, managed in your Apple ID settings.

This app is intended for bedside use for acute stroke thrombolysis by clinicians. The features available include: - Entry and storage of basic patient details - Thrombolysis Check List - NIH Stroke Scale Calculator - Dose Calculator - Modified Rankin Scale Calculator - Entry and storage of follow up visit details - Formatted HTML Reports can be generated, sent & printed - Individual patient details can also be shared by SMS or other available messaging options, hence the app is also ready to be used as a Telestroke accessory tool. - The patient list with all details can be exported to a spreadsheet compatible CSV file for sharing / research. The app contains medical information from the following sources. 1) NIH Stroke scale - from the National Institutes of Health, available online at http://www.ninds.nih.gov/doctors/NIH_Stroke_Scale.pdf. 2) The modified Rankin Scale, commonly used for disability measurement, and widely available online see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modified_Rankin_Scale and http://www.strokecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/modified_rankin.pdf The rest including checklist for stroke thrombolysis and dose calculator are based on internationally accepted IV Stroke thrombolysis guidelines and published clinlical trials trials like http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/94/5/1167.full http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199512143332401 and http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa0804656