Best Cardiac Arrest Apps

3.0😐(72 ratings)

Free

This app facilitates real-time documentation of critical interventions during cardiac arrest resuscitation. It includes a metronome for CPR rate monitoring and customizable lists for drugs, events, and rhythms, aiding in improved data accuracy for quality improvement.

What We Love

👍 Great for documentation
👍 Useful for training
👍 Invaluable log feature
👍 Helpful timers
👍 Awesome app for recording
👍 Simple and effective
👍 Great concept
👍 Amazing app

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Metronome not working
🐛 Outdated information
🐛 Lacks Android version
🐛 Screen locks during use
🐛 Cannot edit mistaken entries
🐛 No auditory metronome cue
🐛 App shuts down on stop
🐛 Inconsistent metronome beats
🐛 No alarm for CPR cycles
🐛 Cannot delete logged treatments
🐛 Useless and archaic
🐛 No updates in years
🐛 Fails to keep screen awake
🐛 No sound for metronome
🐛 Cannot get activity logs off phone
🐛 Severely outdated
🐛 App is junk
🐛 Stops working
🐛 No reminders for CPR
🐛 Customization feature doesn't work
🐛 Epinephrine clock not running
🐛 Shock time starts automatically
🐛 No clear way to email logs
🐛 App crashes when emailing
🐛 Interface not user-friendly during code
🐛 Cannot add other medications
🐛 Metronome defaults to 100 BPM
🐛 No decision support
🐛 Cannot forward app to friend

AHA ACLS by Massachusetts General Hospital

ACLS Code Runner & Protocols

Strong Contender

4.9😞(277 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#58in Medical

This app provides clinicians with a digital tool to assist in running cardiac arrest codes and delivering advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the bedside. It features the latest AHA recommendations and includes intuitive access to algorithms, drug dosing, and timers for efficient patient care.

What We Love

✅ Accurate, up-to-date AHA ACLS algorithms
⏱️ Built-in timers and counters for code management
👍 User-friendly, intuitive interface
🏥 Trusted by Harvard/MGH and American Heart Association
📋 Helpful for documentation and PCR completion
🎓 Excellent educational tool for residents and medical students
💾 Reliable alternative to physical ACLS cards

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription paywall on previously free app
🚨 Dangerous surprise paywall during active codes
⚠️ No warning before transition to paid model
🔐 Requires payment even for basic ACLS information
😤 Perceived greed from wealthy organizations (MGH/AHA)
❌ No family sharing option despite subscription model
📱 App locked users mid-code without access
🔄 Recurring subscription model instead of one-time purchase
🌍 Removes critical resource from low-resource settings

iArrest by Maximilian Neun

Worth Considering

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

This app assists healthcare professionals during cardiac arrest calls by providing structured guidance based on the latest resuscitation guidelines. It includes timers for critical interventions and generates detailed event logs for documentation. Designed for paramedics and hospital clinicians, it acts as a reminder for essential tasks in high-pressure situations.

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tidyResus

Cardiac arrest logger

Rhythm stopwatchEvent trackingCustomizable events

This app logs and tracks cardiac arrest events with a rhythm stopwatch, metronome, and customizable event tracking. It provides summary reports that can be exported for documentation. Designed for prehospital settings, it aids in recording critical incident details when a scribe is unavailable.

Code Blue, Sepsis, Stroke

Real-time augmented intelligenceStep-by-step event managementCode Blue (ACLS protocol) guidance

This app provides real-time, step-by-step guidance for medical professionals managing critical events like cardiac arrest, sepsis, and stroke. It acts as a clinical GPS, improving documentation accuracy and efficiency during emergencies.

MediCode- ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR

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Algorithm, Practice, Megacodes

Access ILCOR algorithmsACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR, NR skillsECG rhythms and interpretations

Access essential emergency medical algorithms and practice tests on your mobile device. This app provides quick access to ILCOR algorithms for ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR, and more, helping healthcare professionals make critical decisions in emergency situations.

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Full Code Medical Simulation

Doctor, nurse & EMT education

260+ expert-written virtual casesMultiple diagnostic disciplinesRealistic patient avatars

Engage in realistic medical simulations with over 260 virtual cases designed by experts. Practice diagnosing and treating patients, hone your clinical skills, and earn CME credits in a game-like environment. Ideal for medical students and professionals seeking to improve their decision-making.

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Cardiac arrest algorithmsReal-time procedure trackingColor-coded information

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with a quick field guide for cardiac arrest management. It features color-coded information, real-time tracking of procedures, and guidance on medications and ACLS algorithms.

Dosing and documentation

Rapid medication dosingEquipment informationProtocol management

This app provides healthcare professionals with rapid, precise medication dosing and equipment information for emergency care. It supports protocol management, real-time documentation, and includes features like CPR timers and checklists to enhance patient outcomes.

by Frozen Ape Pte. Ltd.

Audio and visual CPR compression timing cuesRhythm check timerEpinephrine administration timer

This application provides audio and visual cues to help maintain the correct timing for chest compressions during CPR. It also includes timers for rhythm checks and medication administration, along with event logging capabilities.

by American Heart Association

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AHA Guidelines On-The-Go

Mobile guideline accessAdvanced search functionalityCross-linking of resources

Access American Heart Association clinical treatment guidelines on your mobile device. This app offers effective search with cross-linking and resources to keep you up-to-date anywhere. Additional guidelines will be added soon.

ER Flow Sheet & Code Timer

by Ligue Cardiologique Belge ASBL

SnapMedic: Pre-Hospital Tools

Quick Tools for Busy Crews

On-scene documentation toolsStructured handover generationClinical calculators

This prehospital toolkit offers over 25 tools, calculators, and clinical prompts for emergency responders. It aids in on-scene documentation, patient handover, and provides reference guides for UK medications and clinical assessments. The app also includes learning modules and shift tracking features.

🔧 Utilities

Code Runner Pro: CPR Timer

Code Blue ACLS Cardiac Arrest

$6.99

This app assists healthcare professionals in managing critical cardiac emergencies. It provides essential timers, real-time event logging, and a customizable medication system to ensure organized and efficient care during code blues and CPR.

Multiple essential timers (Code, CPR, Shock, Epinephrine)Real-time event logging with timestampsCustomizable Quick Meds system

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by Fondazione Ticino Cuore

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ECG Basics Pro - ECG Made Easy

Best app to learn ECG Beginner

by Association Le Bon Samaritain

Worldwide defibrillator mappingLocate nearest AEDsReport and edit AED locations

This app helps locate nearby automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and connects trained citizen responders to emergency services. It also provides first aid guidance and CPR reminders to assist in cardiac emergencies.