Best Picu Essentials Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our picu essentials list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Picu Essentials Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	PICU Essentials	Free	4.8★ (124)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	PICU Calculator	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
3	PICU Drug Dosing Guide	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
4	Peds Cardiology Handbook	Free	5.0★ (31)	No	No	Jul 2026
5	Pediatric Intensive Care	Free	1.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
6	PICU Doctor	Free	5.0★ (6)	No	No	Aug 2026
7	Paediatric Emergency Tools	Free	—	No	No	Jun 2026
8	Harriet Lane Handbook	Free	4.8★ (597)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Picu Essentials

#1

PICU Essentials by Atmosphere Apps, Inc.

Editor's Choice

4.8(124 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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A practical handbook for medical professionals in pediatric intensive care units, drawing on 20 years of experience. Content is peer-reviewed and updated regularly, applicable across various settings. Proceeds support app maintenance and development.

#2

PICU Calculator by The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#3

PICU Drug Dosing Guide by BJC Healthcare

Worth Considering

5.0(2 ratings)

Free

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This app provides drug dosing information, warnings, contraindications, and notes for commonly used medications within a specific pediatric intensive care unit. Users can browse guides by category or search for specific drugs to access detailed information. It also facilitates feedback and connection with intensivists for transfers and consultations.

More Picu Essentials apps to explore

Peds Cardiology Handbook

Peds Cardiology Handbook

Peds Cardiology Handbook

Pediatric cardiology

A pocket reference guide for healthcare professionals managing pediatric heart conditions. It provides quick answers to common questions encountered in daily practice for children with congenital or acquired heart disease.

Pocket reference guidePediatric heart disease managementQuick answers for daily practice

Pediatric Intensive Care

Pediatric Intensive Care

Pediatric Intensive Care

Access the latest guidelines for pediatric critical care. This app offers fast full-text search, alphabetical browsing, and the ability to save favorites. It also provides links to external resources like Google, Wikipedia, and YouTube for further research.

Latest pediatric critical care guidelinesFull-text search functionalityAlphabetical browsing

A comprehensive free guide to pediatric critical care, focusing on congenital cardiac disease management. It covers physiology, pharmacology, specific CICU problems, and resuscitation guidelines, with an emergency drug calculator and linked references.

Pediatric critical care guideCongenital cardiac disease managementBasic and advanced physiology

Paediatric Emergency Tools

Paediatric Emergency Tools

Paediatric Emergency Tools

by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

This app provides essential calculations and guidelines for managing critically ill children. It offers drug dosages, infusion details, tube sizes, and physiological parameters, all accessible offline. Developed by leading pediatric critical care experts, it's designed for quick and accurate emergency response.

Drug dosage calculationsInfusion rate calculationsTube size and equipment recommendations

Harriet Lane Handbook

Harriet Lane Handbook

Harriet Lane Handbook

Pediatric Formulary & PubMed

This comprehensive pediatric resource offers an updated drug formulary, disease information, and management guidelines. It includes integrated calculators, visual exploration of medical literature, and the ability to bookmark favorite entries for quick access.

Updated pediatric drug formularyHundreds of pediatric conditionsIntegrated dosage calculators

free with in-app purchases

Paediatric Intensive Care

Paediatric Intensive Care

Paediatric Intensive Care

by The Royal Children's Hospital

A medical reference booklet for paediatric intensive care, developed by senior medical staff. It covers various critical care topics and was revised in 2016-17.

Paediatric intensive care referenceDeveloped by medical staffRevised in 2016-17

Rapid Vent Calculator

Rapid Vent Calculator

Rapid Vent Calculator

Medical Ventilator Calculator

This medical app assists healthcare professionals in calculating essential ventilator settings and medication dosages for critical care. It provides rapid, accurate results for paramedics, respiratory therapists, nurses, and doctors, streamlining patient management.

Effortless ventilator settings calculationRapid results for quick decision-makingRSI medication dosage assistant

Simple hospital bag checklist

Ventilator Training Alliance

Ventilator Training Alliance

Ventilator Training Alliance

by Allego, Inc.

Access a comprehensive library of training materials and product information for medical professionals. This app offers free mobile access to how-to videos, manuals, and guides for critical ventilator equipment, developed in partnership with leading manufacturers.

Multi-vendor training libraryProduct materials for medical professionalsHow-to videos

Respiratory System - GPS

Respiratory System - GPS

Respiratory System - GPS

by GPS FOR PRINTING, PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION SAE

American Academy of Pediatrics

This app provides the latest information on pediatric infectious diseases from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It includes immunization schedules, vaccine status, influenza resources, and new chapters on COVID-19 and Mpox. Features like note-taking and enhanced search aid quick access to essential medical data.

Immunization schedulesVaccine status tableInfluenza resources

free with in-app purchases

by Indiana University

This app offers support and knowledge for parents navigating the NICU experience. It includes personal stories, information on medical equipment, and tools to track baby's progress and share data with the care team.

NICU family storiesRespiratory support equipment infoFeed and diaper tracking

First Aid: American Red Cross

First Aid: American Red Cross

First Aid: American Red Cross

by American Red Cross

Access expert advice for common emergencies, including the latest First Aid and CPR techniques. This app provides step-by-step instructions, a hospital finder, and the ability to call emergency services directly. Stay prepared with lifesaving information available even without an internet connection.

Step-by-step first aid instructionsIntegrated 9-1-1 callingOffline access to information

by Parthiv Shah

ICUGate Courses

ICUGate Courses

ICUGate Courses

by Abhishek Chaturvedi

by Le Petit Compendium

This medical reference guide provides comprehensive information on over 2300 prescription medications, covering oral, intravenous, inhalational, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes. It includes trade names, generic names, drug classes, and primary indications, with content validated by a pharmacist.

Pharmaceuticals listSearch engineAbbreviation section

Customizable Mobile App

FAQ about Picu Essentials

What are the best picu essentials apps for iPhone?

PICU Essentials tops our picu essentials apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 124 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free picu essentials apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top picu essentials apps we rank are free to download, including PICU Essentials and PICU Calculator.

Does PICU Essentials have ads or in-app purchases?

PICU Essentials has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many picu essentials apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ picu essentials apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is the learning methodology used by PICU Essentials?

PICU Essentials functions as a practical handbook, offering established protocols and practice guidelines derived from 20 years of PICU experience. It aims to provide readily accessible information for medical professionals in pediatric intensive care settings.

How does PICU Essentials track user progress?

PICU Essentials is designed as a reference tool rather than an interactive learning platform, so it does not feature progress tracking. Its focus is on providing immediate access to critical information for clinical decision-making.