Tables & guidelines (Tables Tab)

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OS Tested: Palm
OS Available: Palm, Pocket PC
Tested on: Tungsten T|5
Written by: David Stockwell, MD
Review Written: March 12th, 2006

Features: The catch-all section for Epocrates. Updated like the rest of the program with AutoUpdate, this section under the "Tables" tab contains approximately 80 "Tables."

For pediatrics, these range from PALS algorithms (11 Tables), to vaccine information, APGAR score, endocarditis prophylaxis, pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale, HIV Tx regimens, inhaled steroid comparisons, inhaler colors, toxicology antidotes and vital signs.

Usability/Navigation:
Like the rest of the platform, this section is simple to navigate. However it is not the most useful. The user needs to be aware of the specific tables. Often I forget that they are there.

This section could be more useful also in linking. The Toxicology: Antidotes table does not link back to the Rx reference on the antidotes listed. Also some improved navigation could help since often the user is forced to scroll extensively to find the specific answer within the table.

Pros:

• Fair amount of pediatric topics included
• Contains some hard to find references: e.g. Inhaler Colors, differentials for discolored urine or feces

Cons:

• Very brief information
• Not well organized

Bottom line: Tables has some helpful information but is only a second thought to this program.