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What’s New Version 7.2
Added dark mode by request!
Bug fixes.
Description
The Essential Emergency Medicine Reference Trusted by Clinicians
QuickEM is the comprehensive bedside companion designed by emergency physicians for emergency physicians. Whether you're a medical student on your first ED rotation or an attending managing a busy department, QuickEM delivers the critical information you need—instantly.
Built for Real Emergency Medicine
• Over 80 chief complaint topics with differentials, history, tests, and treatments focused on ED-specific care
• Over 90 validated medical calculators / tools
• No login required
• Zero fluff—only ED-relevant information
Organized by How You Think
• Chief complaints structured by presentation
• Calculators grouped by clinical category
• Smart search finds tools
• Customizable favorites list for your go-to references
Trusted by Every Level
• Medical Students: Essential differentials and workup basics
• Residents: Quick access to decision rules and scoring systems
• Attendings: Rapid reference for less common presentations and 2nd brain refreshers
Key Features:
• Complete offline access—works without internet
• No ads, no subscriptions, no account required
• Covers adult and pediatric emergency medicine
• Includes trauma protocols and resuscitation guides
• Evidence-based content with source citations
• Professional medical illustrations and ECG examples
Content Highlights:
• Cardiovascular: HEART Score, CHADS2-VASc, Wells Criteria
• Neurological: NIHSS, Canadian Head CT Rules, HINTS Exam
• Trauma: NEXUS, Canadian C-Spine, PECARN
• Pediatrics: PEDS Vitals, Croup Score, Bronchiolitis
• Toxicology: Rumack-Matthew, CIWA-Ar, Anion Gap
• And more!
Developed by practicing emergency physicians who understand what you need at 3 AM with multiple critical patients. QuickEM is designed to be the fastest way to look up the info you need.
This app is designed exclusively for medical professionals and students. Not intended for patient or public use.
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Version history 25 versions
Build 884781267v7.22026-04-22 16:32:35
Added dark mode by request!
Bug fixes.
Build 883596307v7.1.22026-03-20 22:34:29
Bug fix
Build 883408386v7.1.12026-03-16 17:41:45
Bug fix
Build 882801090v7.12026-02-26 01:35:43
Bug fixes
Build 882552877v7.02026-02-19 16:59:07
- Added Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score
- Added 4AT delirium screening calculator
- Added Oakland Score (LGIB) calculator
- Added pediatric minor blunt head trauma chief complaint
- Added pediatric earache chief complaint
- Added pediatric rash chief complaint
- Added Leg Swelling / Pain complaints
- Improved startup and first page load performance
- Fixed errata
- Content updates
Build 876364639v6.32025-07-25 07:47:46
- Organize calculators by category (optional, top right button)
- Improved calculators search
- COWS calculator: Opioid withdrawal severity
- mBIG Calculator: Added Modified Brain Injury Guidelines (mBIG) calculator to help determine management of traumatic brain injury patients with intracranial hemorrhage
- YEARS PE in Pregnancy Algorithm
- NEDOCS calculator: Validated method of assessing ED overcrowding.
- HEARTRISK6 score: Revised Ottawa CHF score, to help determine disposition
- Ultrasound Quick Reference under Tools
- Bug and performance fixes
Build 871370018v6.22025-01-09 00:32:45
Bug fixes and content updates
Build 859985953v6.12023-10-10 09:08:13
Added CHALICE
Content updates
Build 854449228v6.02023-03-05 01:52:44
• New look
• Content updates
• Bug fixes
• Added features
Build 823902303v5.62019-08-05 22:10:24
• Content improvements
• Fixed WikEM links
• Topics added: foreign body topics (peds and adult), palpitations (adult), neuro guide (tips), billing guide (tips)
• Calculators added: Hestia criteria, bCAM
• SI units for calculators
• Premium: new Scott Weingart wisdom
• Please email us at contact@mdsidekick.com with any questions, comments, errata, or issues
Build 823552843v5.22017-09-16 18:56:16
•Now you can save notes for each chief complaint
•Updated Smith’s STEMI calculator – they’ve improved the formula!
•Content improvements
Thank you for all of the suggestions, keep them coming!
Build 822729508v5.12017-06-29 17:16:28
• Premium: added constipation for adults, neonatal conjunctivitis
• Added calling a consult to tips section
• Added EKG interpretation guide to tools (more coming soon, stay tuned!)
• Content improvements
• Bug fixes
Build 822686586v5.0.32017-06-26 19:21:44
Bug fixes.
Build 822660957v5.0.22017-06-23 17:33:31
Fixed the in-app purchase bug. If you tried to buy before but couldn't, please try again.
Build 822645628v5.0.12017-06-22 18:30:48
Fixed the in-app purchase bug. If you tried to buy before but couldn't, please try again.
Build 822141358v5.02017-06-12 13:59:21
• All-new coding and an improved interface… less memory used, faster startup time, and more stable! Let us know if there are problems with the new code.
• New tools including ABI calculator, rate checker (quickly calculate RR or HR), estimated gestational age, age in days (for neonates), and more
• Added the Step-by-Step Pediatric fever algorithm, SOFA score, PECARN abdominal trauma, pediatric penile pain
• New premium content: rapid medication dosing guide, resuscitation guide, new calculators / complaints, and a way to hide calculators you don’t use!
• Improved citations
• Multiple fixes / improvements
Build 818782772v4.02016-09-20 02:04:53
• Content updates
• Revolutionized the differential diagnoses for abdominal pain… check it out!
• New look for the calculators – hope you like it!
• Added qSOFA score, BISAP, QTc Calculator, Sodium correction for hyperglycemia, and Subtle Anterior MI calculator
• Minor additions and fixes
Build 818317413v3.62016-07-31 20:20:16
Minor fixes.
Build 817680713v3.52016-06-07 15:11:27
Updated ALTE (now called BRUE) with latest AAP guidelines.
Added qSOFA (new screening test for sepsis).
Minor fixes.
Build 813949729v3.22016-02-12 02:06:59
• Added hemoptysis and pediatric hematuria
• Added Rapid EKG interpretation to tips
• New pearls!
• Minor fixes
Build 813056339v3.02015-08-13 01:48:20
• Interface improvements, including a new search feature
• iPad support!
• Added epistaxis, hemoptysis, TBI, Canadian C spine rule, Hunt & Hess Score, Kocher Criteria, Osmolal gap, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, PESI
• Revamped tips section – check out the new material
• Calculator improvements: now all calculators are built-in (ie no internet required), improved formatting and added more information for each calculator
• New flow charts / diagrams
• Fixes
Build 812544941v2.22015-06-23 21:28:10
Errata fixes
Design improvements
Build 812257423v2.12015-04-26 17:08:06
2.1:
• Darkened background for “Tips” section
• Bug fixes
2.0:
• Score calculators… no more mental math!
• Collapsible sections (tap any text with an arrow to the left to open/close)
• Significantly improved histories and physical exams
• Added PERC rule, Centor Criteria, Ranson’s criteria, LRINEC score, Apgar score, San Francisco Syncope Rule, and SADPERSONS
• Added links to MDCalc for Duke’s endocarditis criteria, NIH Stroke Scale, and PORT score
• Added acute urinary retention
• Errata fixes, addendums
Build 811917103v2.02015-03-10 17:14:29
• Score calculators… no more mental math!
• Collapsible sections (tap any text with an arrow to the left to open/close)
• Significantly improved histories and physical exams
• Added PERC rule, Centor Criteria, Ranson’s criteria, LRINEC score, Apgar score, San Francisco Syncope Rule, and SADPERSONS
• Added links to MDCalc for Duke’s endocarditis criteria, NIH Stroke Scale, and PORT score
• Added acute urinary retention
• Errata fixes, addendums
Build 811148362v1.32014-12-14 23:10:39
•Fixes & addendums
•Implemented local version of PECARN head rule
•Improved formatting of Brugada Criteria
•Improved formatting of ddx
•Faded uncommon / rare diagnoses and tests
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Change log 28 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Added dark mode by request!
Bug fixes.
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description updated
The Essential Emergency Medicine Reference Trusted by Clinicians
QuickEM is the comprehensive bedside companion designed by emergency physicians for emergency
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name updated
QuickEM
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Version 7.2 released
Added dark mode by request!
Bug fixes.
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Version 7.1.2 released
Bug fix
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Version 7.1.1 released
Bug fix
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Version 7.1 released
Bug fixes
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Version 7.0 released
- Added Aortic Dissection Detection Risk Score
- Added 4AT delirium screening calculator
- Added Oakland Score (LGIB) calculator
- Added pediatric minor blunt head trauma chief complaint
- Added pediatric earache chief complaint
- Added ped
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Version 6.3 released
- Organize calculators by category (optional, top right button)
- Improved calculators search
- COWS calculator: Opioid withdrawal severity
- mBIG Calculator: Added Modified Brain Injury Guidelines (mBIG) calculator to help determine manage
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Version 6.2 released
Bug fixes and content updates
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Version 6.1 released
Added CHALICE
Content updates
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Version 6.0 released
• New look
• Content updates
• Bug fixes
• Added features
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Version 5.6 released
• Content improvements
• Fixed WikEM links
• Topics added: foreign body topics (peds and adult), palpitations (adult), neuro guide (tips), billing guide (tips)
• Calculators added: Hestia criteria, bCAM
• SI units for calculators
• Premium:
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Version 5.2 released
•Now you can save notes for each chief complaint
•Updated Smith’s STEMI calculator – they’ve improved the formula!
•Content improvements
Thank you for all of the suggestions, keep them coming!
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Version 5.1 released
• Premium: added constipation for adults, neonatal conjunctivitis
• Added calling a consult to tips section
• Added EKG interpretation guide to tools (more coming soon, stay tuned!)
• Content improvements
• Bug fixes
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Version 5.0.3 released
Bug fixes.
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Version 5.0.2 released
Fixed the in-app purchase bug. If you tried to buy before but couldn't, please try again.
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Version 5.0.1 released
Fixed the in-app purchase bug. If you tried to buy before but couldn't, please try again.
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Version 5.0 released
• All-new coding and an improved interface… less memory used, faster startup time, and more stable! Let us know if there are problems with the new code.
• New tools including ABI calculator, rate checker (quickly calculate RR or HR), estima
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Version 4.0 released
• Content updates
• Revolutionized the differential diagnoses for abdominal pain… check it out!
• New look for the calculators – hope you like it!
• Added qSOFA score, BISAP, QTc Calculator, Sodium correction for hyperglycemia, and Subtle A
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Version 3.6 released
Minor fixes.
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Version 3.5 released
Updated ALTE (now called BRUE) with latest AAP guidelines.
Added qSOFA (new screening test for sepsis).
Minor fixes.
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Version 3.2 released
• Added hemoptysis and pediatric hematuria
• Added Rapid EKG interpretation to tips
• New pearls!
• Minor fixes
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Version 3.0 released
• Interface improvements, including a new search feature
• iPad support!
• Added epistaxis, hemoptysis, TBI, Canadian C spine rule, Hunt & Hess Score, Kocher Criteria, Osmolal gap, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, PESI
• Revamped tips section – c
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Version 2.2 released
Errata fixes
Design improvements
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Version 2.1 released
2.1:
• Darkened background for “Tips” section
• Bug fixes
2.0:
• Score calculators… no more mental math!
• Collapsible sections (tap any text with an arrow to the left to open/close)
• Significantly improved histories and physical exams
•
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Version 2.0 released
• Score calculators… no more mental math!
• Collapsible sections (tap any text with an arrow to the left to open/close)
• Significantly improved histories and physical exams
• Added PERC rule, Centor Criteria, Ranson’s criteria, LRINEC scor
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Version 1.3 released
•Fixes & addendums
•Implemented local version of PECARN head rule
•Improved formatting of Brugada Criteria
•Improved formatting of ddx
•Faded uncommon / rare diagnoses and tests