Primary care physicians see a wide range of conditions from acute to chronic and those that need immediate attention. Often times emergency conditions can be resolved in the primary care setting, but other times physicians may need to refer patients to an emergency department. Either way, it is important for physicians to be equipped with the latest technology to help patients receive fast, effective care. This month, our app reviewer picked 5 emergency medicine apps that physicians can use to treat a variety of different emergency conditions often seen in primary care. Above, we highlight:
- A pocket reference to manage pediatric emergencies
- A decision support tool to help guide chest pain treatment
- An app to guide diagnosis and early management of eye conditions
- A toxicology guide by the American College of Emergency Physicians
- A unique app that gives patients an active role concussion management
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