Expert-Recommended Medical Apps

Johns Hopkins cardiology fellow and iMedicalApps.com editor Satish Misra curated this month’s lineup for Tech Envy. Here’s his medley of must-try medical apps.

Published in Insight - April 2016

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Practice simulated operations on your couch with realistic Touch Surgery. This gamelike educational app tests you on procedures like inserting a chest tube or performing a craniotomy. The app can guide you step by step through a selected procedure, or you can skip the practice to be evaluated on your technique and knowledge of a surgery.


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HeartDecide’s interactive heart models can help doctors explain procedures to patients. This paid app’s 3-D models let you slice and dice the heart in different ways. Developer Orca Health makes similar apps for spine, shoulder and hand surgeries. 


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The American Red Cross First Aid app offers instructions for the most common first aid emergencies. This patient-friendly app is easy to use and covers a broad range of scenarios, from minor to moderate injuries. It features an educational page, basic treatment instructions and tips on emergency preparedness.