Intro to Medical Apps on Intro to Medical Apps on the iPhone/iPod the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPadTouch/iPad

Nancy Clark, M.Ed.Director, Medical Informatics EducationSummer 2010

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Goals For Session 1Goals For Session 1Distribute iPodsConnect with iTunes on laptop and

upgrade OS to 4Identify medical applications for the

iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad Register applications via the FSU Library Install registered applications to the

handheld device from iTunes Apps StoreGetting help

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HandoutsHandoutsFind it Quickly diagramInstallation instructions for

iPhone/iPodChecklist for writing down

usernames and password for each resource

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Distribution of iPodsDistribution of iPodsPaperworkSignatures

Run iTunes on your laptopConnect your iPod to your laptopUpgrade OS when it asks to

Version 4.x

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What’s Currently AvailableWhat’s Currently Available

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What kind of information is in each of these resources?

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What to install todayWhat to install todayAHRQ EPSS and Shots 2010 (free – no

registration)

Epocrates Essentials PEPIDDynaMed from SkyscapeHarrisons PracticePediatric Care OnlineCinical Evidence (in app store under

UCentral)Depending on time, others

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802.11 Wireless Operation802.11 Wireless Operation

802.11 can be much faster than 3G (4G?) to install. If iPhone, put in flight mode.

Get on the Wireless: Settings > WiFi > Choose a Network◦ FSUMED [key collegeofmed1]◦ FSUMED-SEC [use your CoM username

and password]

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Epocrates Essentials Epocrates Essentials DemoDemo

Epocrates Essentials◦ Register to create your

userID and password◦ Rx= Drugs◦ Drug Interactions ◦ Dx=BMJ disease ref◦ Lab=lab manual◦ Pill Identifier◦ ID= Infectious Disease

antibiotics guide◦ Tables, MedMath, tools

Syncs to update wirelessly

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PEPID DemoPEPID DemoCRC Suite

◦ DDX generater◦ Disease◦ Drugs - interactions◦ Labs◦ Calculators◦ Clinical Rotations◦ Images

Medical Dictionary◦ Stedman’s

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Dynamed DemoDynamed DemoHugeEvidenced-basedDisease

referenceReviews of latest

lit on each topicOrganized by

type of questionSkyscape Tools

optional, free

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Harrison’s Practice Demo Harrison’s Practice Demo Disease

Reference Drug

Monographs

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ePSS (USPSTF) Tool DemoePSS (USPSTF) Tool DemoEnter age,

gender, etc. of patient

Gives you the preventive recommendations for this patient

Grades A,B,C…

Free resource from AHRQ

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Pediatric Care OnlinePediatric Care OnlineNot all of web

siteAntibiotics GuideInteractive

Periodicity tableDisease

reference

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Clinical EvidenceClinical EvidenceTreatment

GuidelinesTop 200

conditionsLevel of

EffectivenessFrom BMJ

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Let Resources UpdateLet Resources Update

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Apps icon shows a number

Tap Apps StoreUpdatesUpdate all

Manual Updates – look Manual Updates – look for…for…Get on good

wireless networkUpdate button Tools > Updates

in ProgramButton that looks

like+ in top right

corner

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Removing Unwanted Removing Unwanted ProgramsPrograms

Hold finger on one resource and shake it

Little x will appearTap x to deleteDrag and drop to

another screen to move and organize apps

Press apps button to exit this mode

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Links to Registration SitesLinks to Registration Sites

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Full Installation Full Installation InstructionsInstructionsHandout with Checklist on frontEach individual program

installation instructionsOn Intranet – will require you to

sign in if off campusUpdated weekly

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Adding Applications - Adding Applications - OverviewOverview

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1. From the Library Web Page: Go to Mobile Resource sites

2. Register for product--------------------------1. On Device go to Apps Store2. Search for App3. Install (need your iTunes

username and password)4. Run program, and enter

your username and password for that application. May need a serial number.

5. Download content.

RenewalsRenewalsAnnual Subscriptions – they expireRenewal requires usernames,

passwords, and sometimes serial #s

Keep track of all your userIDs and passwords someplace

Form provided Note: the userIDs and passwords you create

will be the one you will use for the rest of your career or as long as you use the product

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Free Software Free Software RecommendedRecommendedMedscape

◦ eMedicine Disease Reference

◦ Drug Reference◦ Procedures reference

Mobile Merck Medicus◦ Harrison’s Practice◦ Pocket Guide to

Diagnostic Tests◦ Merck Manual 17th

Edition

3D Brain◦ Neuroanatomy

FSU Mobile◦ Parking◦ Football schedule◦ Maps

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Using Instructions, Install Using Instructions, Install SoftwareSoftwareWrite down all serial numbers, userIDs

and passwords on sheet providedSave passwords electronically as well:

◦ Suggestions –in Outlook contacts, notes, something that gets backed up

Raise your hand if you have a problemWhen you finish installing and have no

issues, you are finished

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Install SoftwareInstall SoftwareSee HandoutRaise Hand for helpWe will circulate

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