iCU Notes vs TruMonitor

iCU Notes is a critical care handbook aimed at all clinicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals who work in critical care, as well as those working on acute medical and surgical wards.
 It is designed to be used as a pocket guide to improve knowledge and understanding of critical care concepts. 
Key features :
 *11 modules covering theoretical and practical aspects of general and emergency critical care *Content alphabetised for ease of use *Concise, find-it-fast format with additional smart search function to speed information finding *Over 80 colour illustrations to clarify monitoring and therapeutic techniques in critical care 
*Over 30 compact clinical ICU guideline overviews *18 emergency algorithms including ALS, obstetric, sepsis and difficult airway (DAS) algorithms *A complete section on differential diagnoses in critical care including organ support alarms
 *A complete section on current management strategies in critical care as well as additional modules on microbiology and critical care pharmacology *Evidence based recommendations by the ESICM included in red text within appropriate subsections
 *Summaries of important papers published in hi impact factor journals over the last 7 years *A list of educational online resources that can be accessed directly from within the app *More modules planned in the future to eventually cover all clinical and non-clinical aspects of critical care *It's completely free ! 
Module Content  BASIC CRITICAL CARE MODULE Covers all basic principles of critical care, including: Assessment of the critically ill patient Basic CNS Pathophysiology Neuromonitoring Basic Cardiovascular Physiology Fluids, Inotropes and Vasopressors Cardiovascular Monitoring Acute Liver Failure Nutrition Sepsis Acute Renal Failure and Renal Replacement Therapy Basic Respiratory support and monitoring MANAGEMENT and TREATMENT ALGORITHMS MODULE CNS: Meningitis, GBS, Encephalopathy - Septic / Hepatic, SAH, Critical Care Neuromyopathy, Myasthenia Gravis CVS: Persistent sinus tachycardia, AF, LVF, Bradycardia, Shock, SBE, RVF , Hypotension, Diastolic Dysfunction, Cardiac Arrest, Hypertensive Crises DRUGS and TOXINS: Opiate infusion withdrawal, Poisoning, Cocaine, ETOH, Isopropyl Alcohol ENDOCRINE: DKA, Hyponatraemia, Hypothyroidism, HHS, Addison's Disease, Diabetes Insipidus GIT: GI Bleed, Nutrition, TPN and EN, Re-feeding syndrome, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome HAEM: DIC, HIT, Jehovah's Witness,  Bleeding , Coagulopathy of Trauma, Sickle cell disease  INFECTION: Care Bundles, Malaria, Necrotising Fasciitis, Severe Sepsis, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Pyrexia on ITU OBSTETRICS: Eclampsia, PPH, HELLP, Pre-eclampsia RENAL: ARF, Drug handling in renal failure, Metabolic Acidosis, Haemofiltration, Haemodialysis, Complications of CRF RS: Ventilator Modes, Tracheostomy, Weaning, ARDS, Bronchopulmonary  fistula, COPD/Asthma, CAP, Bronchiectasis, Lobar Collapse, Pneumothorax, PE, Upper Airway Obstruction, VAP, Pleural Effusion, Haemoptysis TRAUMA: Rhabdomyolysis, Extremity Injury, Chest Trauma, Pulseless limb, Pelvic Trauma, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, Blast Injuries, Abdominal Trauma, Neck trauma VASCULITIS: SLE, Wegener's Granulomatosis EMERGENCIES MODULE Covers ALS, DAS Obstetric and Sepsis management guidelines and algorithms CAUSES and DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES MODULE Over 180 lists of causes and differential diagnoses covering common conditions seen on the ICU and grouped under the following headings : Organ systems Biochemistry Organ support alarms Infection (inc. HIV) Trauma New Modules: MICROBIOLOGY MODULE Covering the most important organisms associated with critical care admissions, within the following genii: Bacteria Fungi Viruses FORMULARY MODULE Covers the class, mode of action, route and dose of administration, excretion, indications, side effects and major contraindications of the drugs most frequently used in critical care Author: Murali Thavasothy Developer: Dal Sandhu

Medical Simulation on the iPhone and iPad. Excellent learning tool for doctors, medical students, nurses and paramedics/EMS. Undertake realistic medical simulation training without the need for expensive/high-fidelity mannequins. Perfect revision aid for life support courses, OSCE exam preparation or ad hoc teaching. Verbally create a scenario as simple or as complex as the teacher wishes. If the student has a 2nd device, connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and the 2nd device becomes a realistic monitor. If the student initiates appropriate management for the simulated patient, the teacher can improve the patient’s vital signs. If not... the patient can deteriorate and eventually suffer cardiac arrest. The teacher can alter multiple patient parameters as the scenario evolves: - ECG - BP - Arterial Line - SpO2 - Resp Rate - Temperature - Fingerprick Glucose - Capnography (once intubated) - End-Tidal CO2 - Lab results - Haematology/Biochemistry/Blood gases Change ECG rhythms instantly or via defibrillation/CPR cycle. Choose from an extensive list of ECG rhythms (In App Purchase required to access advanced waveforms) •Normal Sinus Rhythm •VF •VT •Asystole •Various AV conduction defects •AF •AF with digoxin effect •Torsades de Pointes •Atrial Flutter •Flutter Pause •Bigeminy •Electrical Alternans •Mild / Severe hyperkalaemia •Junctional Escape •Long QT •Multiple Ectopics •Pacemaker with and without capture •Pre-Excited AF •ST elevation / depression •SVT •Wolf Parkinson White Once intubated, multiple capnography options are available (In App Purchase Required to access advanced waveforms) •Normal Breathing •Rebreathing •Obstructive Breathing •Apnoea •Breathing System Disconnection •Malignant Hyperpyrexia •Inadequate Paralysis •Acute Loss of Cardiac Output