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Respiratory Therapy Applications

Many of the programs are freeware, but may require a utility reader.

Utilities
iSilo http://www.isilo.com/info/mode.htm
Available in trial, registered, or free mode versions.

TealInfo http://www.tealpoint.com/softinfo.htm
Shareware; free 30-day demo version expires after 30 days; purchase to continue using the program.

ABG Decoder
http://www.freewarepalm.com/medical/abgdecoder.shtml
Analysis converter to interpret blood gas values
Palm OS 3.1
Freeware

ACLS 2001
http://www.freewarepalm.com/medical/acls2001.shtml
Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms, CGS, and weight converter
Palm OS 2.0
Freeware

Hemodynamics V1.0
http://www.palmblvd.com/software/pc/Hemodynamics-2002-5-13-palm-pc.html
Normal values for Hemodynamic pressures of the heart. Includes waveforms for thermodilution catheters and esophageal doppler displays.
Freeware
Requires iSilo utility http://www.isilo.com/info/mode.htm

NHLBI/Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases (GOLD) Guidelines
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/copd.htm
Point-of-care reference to the Pocket Guide to COPD diagnosis, Management, and Prevention. Clinicians should be thoroughly familiar with this document and with the full GOLD Executive Summary before using this reference tool in patient care
Palm OS
Free

NHLBI/NAEPP Guidelines for the Dignosis and Management of Asthma http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/as_palm.htm
Diagnosis and assessment, treament, dosages, and patient education. The Guidelines are intended as a point-of-care reference to the full Expert Panel Report and the Practical Guide. Clinicians should be thoroughly familiar with these reports before using this reference tool in patient care.
Initial diagnosis and assessment, control of contributing factors, treatment, dosages, patient educations
Free
Requires TealInfor utility http://www.tealpoint.com/softinfo.htm

Puff
http://www.freewarepalm.com/medical/puff.shtml
Allows users to quickly calculate predicted values for spirometry, flow-volume and body plethysmography using the patient's age, height, and gender.
Palm OS 3.1
Freeware

Ventilator Waveforms V1.0
http://www.palmblvd.com/software/pc/Ventilator-Waveforms-2002-7-28-palm-pc.html
Shows graphic waveforms seen on mechanical ventilators. This program is designed to help Respiratory Therapists and physicians at the bedside to understand the ventilator displays. Includes significant number of waveform graphics along with description and suggestions. References included.
Palm OS 3.0
Shareware: requesting donation to RC lab renovation fund
Requires iSilo utility http://www.isilo.com/info/mode.htm

Ventmate
http://www.freewarepalm.com/medical/ventmate.shtml
Enter the patient's height, get tidal volume and vent settings (normal and ARDS/low Vt).
Palm OS 2.0
Freeware

7 Quick Reference Guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians
http://accp.apprisor.com/dlselect.cfm
Download the required APPRISOR viewer (for Palm and PocketPC) from the same site to use these Guidelines.

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September 08, 2005