NICU calculators

NICU Tools NICU tools have a collection of calculators for the NICU environment, all free of charge. Access the eHealth resource here: http://nicutools.org/ Created by: Dr Michael Hewson (NZ Neonatologist) Cost: Free Platform: Web (but available offline) Optimised for mobile: Yes Content includes: Glucose utilisation rate Body surface area ETT placement calculators   From their … Continue reading NICU calculators →

Drug doses apps

Here are some handy apps for calculating drug doses. Frank Shann's drug doses An app version of Frank Shann’s popular drug doses handbook, with some added features. Access the eHealth resource here: http://drugdoses.net/, on iOS and Android. Created by: content from Frank Shann Cost: $22.99 on iOS, $17.54 on Google Play Platform: iOS and Android Optimised … Continue reading Drug doses apps →

Anxiety Coach by Mayo Clinic

Anxiety coach is an app for child and adolescent anxiety using graded exposure CBT. It has almost finished it's randomised control trial. Access the eHealth resource here. Created by: Stephen Whiteside, Mayo Clinic Evidence: N/A Cost: $4.99 Platform: iOS Optimised for mobile: Yes Program duration: From their website: “Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach is a comprehensive … Continue reading Anxiety Coach by Mayo Clinic →

“Sparx” for depression

SPARX is a New Zealand developed interactive fantasy computer game to help 12-19-year-olds with mild or moderate depression. It has also been shown to prevent depression symptoms prior to commencing year 12. Unfortunately, it is currently only available in New Zealand. Access the eHealth resource here: https://www.sparx.org.nz/ Created by: University of Auckland Evidence: Level 1B … Continue reading “Sparx” for depression →

Bite Back

The website is designed for 13-17-year-olds with depression, anxiety or stress. It contains health information and interactive exercises. Within a general population of teenagers, they found using the service more than 3 times a week, or spending more than 30 minutes per week on it, was associated with significant improvements in depression, anxiety or stress … Continue reading Bite Back →