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PDA Information for Inver Hills EMS Students, Mentors and Staff |
In the 2005-2006 school year PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) or Handheld computers have been strongly recommended on the list of EHS 2229 course supplies. The staff believes that use of a PDA may assist students, mentors and staff in enhancing their education in the following ways: Portable information for point-of-care references, data entry of FISDAP tracking, wireless connectivity, communication, testing and access to standard operating procedures. Please contact Dave or Kevin if you want to add a suggestion to this list.
The staff is recommending the following resources:
Strongly recommended software:
- Hennepin County Protocols (free) or Regions EMS Guidelines http://www.regionshospital.com/ems (free)
- Current Drug Handbook: Epocrates (free for palm only); A-to-Z drugs (Handheldmed.com) or PEPID (for EMS $80/yr subscription)
- Current Medical Dictionary: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary*,
- Current point-of-care reference: Merck Manual*, 5 minute clinical consult*,
- IHCC Students should consider buying hardware that has 802.11 Wifi capabilities to take advantage of the wireless network at IHCC. This will allow you to connect to E-mail, Web applications and other internet services without having to synchronize.
- FISDAP Handheld ($30/add-on to FISDAP account - Does not require wifi)
Nice to have:
- Hazmat Software: WISER (free)
- ACLS Software: EKG Pocket Reference*, AHA ACLS reference
- Emergency Medical point-of-care reference: PEPID, 5 minute Emergency consult*, or 5mEmerg2
- Non EMS software: AvantGo (www.avantgo.com)
* This software is bundled in a special deal for IHCC with Handheldmed.com read below for details.
Some Paramedic Specific Reference (not reviewed but recommended by other paramedics):
- Medical Wizards: Paramedic Toolbox
- Free Medical Software Surfing: http://www.doctorsgadgets.com/software/free-medical-pda-software.htm
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The Handheldmed bundles for IHCC: WWW.HANDHELDMED.COM
Contact Susan Jones, susanj@handheldmed.com, Ph 501-660-4135 Ext 102
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. This list was published August 2005.
3 Book Custom Library: Includes the Merck Manual, and any two (2) titles: Price for 21 - 39 users: $145.00 per 3 Title Library Price for 40 - 50: $139.00 per 3 Title Library
5 Book Custom Library : Includes the Merck Manual, and any four (4) Titles:: Price for 16 – 25 users: $ 189.00 per 5 Title Library Price for 26 – 40 users $ 179.00 per 5 Title Library Price for 40+ users $169.00 per 5 Title Library
List of current titles for you and your student’s review. Please visit our website to see more detailed descriptions of each reference, as well as full trial versions.
THE POCKET CLINICIAN MEDICAL LIBRARY for HHM MobiPocket Reader:
One of the great things about the MobiPocket Reader is its ability to reference definitions and drug facts within other books. For example, within the Merck Manual you can highlight and look up a definition because of the interface capabilities of the Reader. Or consult the drug manual for possible drug interactions. THE POCKET CLINICIAN MEDICAL LIBRARY for HHM EZ Reader:
Promotional hardware prices for the Dell Axim X50. Specifications sheets are available for each.
Dell Axim X50, Pocket PC, Running Windows CE:
Shipping and Handling is $7 for UPS for the Dell. Tax is applicable in every state. For Dell, Handheldmed will transfer ownership to the end user upon shipment from the factory. Extended warranty and “active use” protection packages are available. Please inquire.
Please contact Susan Jones at Handheldmed for more information or to order at:
PH. 501-660-4135 Ext 102 |
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