CARMA For Life
Preliminary trials using the algorithm presented in CARMA has resulted in an 80% increase in patient survival of a CPR event.
CARMA has four independent countdown timers, swipe-able Ventricular Tachycardia & Ventricular Fibrillation and Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) reference pages. There is a complete list of select-able Diagnostic Tips (H's and T's) and recommended medication and non-medication treatment solutions. CARMA is an invaluable, portable tool for healthcare professionals in the resuscitation of patients experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest.
CARMA includes an audible CPR metronome which defaults to 100 beats/minute, and timers for Epinephrine, Amniodarone and code duration. The duration timer prompts the leader to reevaluate every 30 minutes. Each timer has a unique vibrate feature when it completes its cycle. All of CARMA's timer durations, rates and audible features are configurable through CARMA's preferences menu.
CARMA also features a logging process that automatically tracks all activities within a session. They include timer starts and stops, H's and T's selections, rhythm, medication and non-drug intervention selections. Each event is time stamped for easy review. In addition, the session log can be easily emailed for archiving purposes. In conformance with HIPAA requirements, no patient information is stored in the log and the log does not reside in the physical space of the mobile device. Once the application exits or is reset, the log is deleted.
CARMA is an ACLS tool which gives healthcare providers the ability to better manage cardio-pulmonary events. It guides the provider through ACLS protocols in real time at the bedside utilizing the current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, leading to better outcomes.
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Category : Medical
Reviews (12)
Good App. Given that current code data feedback can help drive future code outcomes, would respectfully suggest: - CPR fraction calculation - List of meds/defibs/interventions/rhythms in report as a time since code started rather than date/time stamp format (eg, Epi at 3,6,9 minutes) - Option to mannually enter code start time/meds/interventions for codes that started before arrival and CARMA session start - End tidal CO2 value entry Thanks for considering.
Very practical, I use it in every resus
LOVE this app!!!! Extremely useful!!!
Great App. Seeing amazing results in our outcomes and improvement in our documentation. Every person who is responsible to run a code should have this app.it is a great real time bedside app.
Overall good app, but when I completed an arrest all my data was lost when the app crashed. It would be nice if the app saved the last log.
Really easy to use and great for purpose. Would love it if you could add both IV Assess and Other Advanced Airway (for when LMA or iGel is more appropriate) to the Non-drug interventions. Also if you could shorten the lower limit of Amiodarone to 4 mins rather than 5 in preferences it would be perfect! As here in the UK we give amiodarone during 3rd and 5th shock intervals.
A wonderful way to make resuscitation easier! A must have for all Healthcare professionals!
Extremely useful app to organize your mind and control the code and follow all the right steps
Edit: Great update. Great tool for cardiac arrest in the field, and for passing AHA "Heartcode" (ACLS simulation training). Every detail makes a difference in a code. This app will certainly make us all more efficient. 5 stars.
Excellent App! Easy to use and a valuable tool for running a code. The timers enable you to concentrate on the patient instead of watching the clock. The code summary makes documentation so much easier. It has everything you need to be an effective team leader.
Incredibly valuable tool for running codes. Takes the thinking out of leading ACLS. Will surely lead to better results
Good app but had to give 3 stars becuase cannot select less than 5 minutes for amio. My protocol uses 4 min intervals. Also please add lidocaine as well as change minutes to enter as you please