BCH KIDS released cross-platform, Resus Algorithms v2 news and more

The BCH KIDS app, a companion guideline app to the BCH KIDS website guidelines from Birmingham Children's Hospital Kids Intensive Care and Decision Support transfer service has finally been released for iOS. http://kids.bch.nhs.uk

The Android version was released almost 2 weeks ago but iOS approval has happened now too - you can get it for both platforms, for phone or tablet.

Drug Cards is recruiting for beta testers at the moment. Get in touch if you're interested. Testers get a free copy!

Resus Algorithms has reached over 3400 installs on Android and finally over 2000 downloads on iOS. The iOS download number is a milestone.

v2 is in the oven. It'll be slicker, quicker and more user friendly. Expect it soon.

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