iHeartScan vs ASCAR

The iHeartScan App is a clinical echocardiography (heart ultrasound) reporting system. The data includes numeric measurements and free text as well as the ability to upload representative photographs or video clips from the study. Storage of a completed study is on cloud servers. The identifying information and the remainder of the study are stored on separated databases to protect privacy. The interactive PDF report sent by email will include all of the data as well as thumbnails of the multimedia which will link dynamically to the source picture or video stored on the cloud. The PDF report can be archived in an electronic medical record. There are three levels of data entry possible:- - Brief and focussed, based on pattern recognition without many measurements (2 mins) - Goal focussed, incorporating additional and limited 2D and Doppler measurements (2-3 mins) - More comprehensive, including quantitative valve and diastolic function measurements (5 mins) User Manual from the iTunes book store: Search on iHeartScan. iPad and iPhone versions are available. Create a User:- - Please create a new user by clicking the Registration Button (your Apple ID will not work as a login) After a 30 day introductory offer, the FULL functionality will lapse and a subscription for 6 or 12 months is required. The LITE version is fully functional except that no patient details or multimedia are able to be recorded. In order to assist the practitioner to fully maintain patient confidentiality, the App includes in-App communication. An email sent to the user or recipient email address will notify them of a message, but the contents of the message can only be read or sent via the iHeartScan App. A News feed is also present to keep members up to date with the latest developments. Further information or feedback is available via the www.iheartscan.com web site. User Manual available as iBooks for iPad and iPhone or as a PDF from the iHeartScan.com web site.

Integrate cognitive aids into your anaesthetic practice today! The ASCAR app has been designed by clinicians for clinicians with the aim of supporting Operating Theatre (OT) teams to plan and brief for complex cases effectively as well as respond appropriately to crises. The app allows you to carry in your pocket, the ever expanding library of ASCAR cognitive aids – so they are available in their most up-to-date version on your device whenever and wherever you are. Just select the subspecialty to locate the cognitive aid you are looking for… or, alternatively, use our advanced search function. The next time you find yourself in an OT full of responding staff, why not contribute by opening the app to assist the team in focusing on the clinical priorities and avoiding blindspots. Features: • Complete ASCAR library: automatically updated suite of cognitive aids from the ASCAR group across the whole array of anaesthetic sub-specialties. • Paediatric Dose Calculator: Proprietary paediatric anaesthesia calculator to assist you with looking after our most vulnerable patients. • Offline access: all files and our calculator remain accessible – even offline. But any updates will require an internet connection. • Advanced search function: to minimise the time and facilitate the ergonomics of finding the aid that you need at that moment of crisis. About us: ASCAR stands for AnaeSthesia Cognitive Aids and Research. We are a not-for-profit Human Factors interest group that was conceived at the Anaesthetic Department, at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Our mission is to support our colleagues to perform excellently during crises, by researching, designing, and testing cognitive aids that are optimised for our high stakes environment. Through an understanding of strong aesthetic design, team dynamics, and ergonomics our goal is to advance the creation of clinical support tools for anaesthetists worldwide.