Vargo Anesthesia Mega App
Developed by Vargo Anesthesia Inc | Last updated: May 20, 2024
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App is a medical app, developed by Vargo Anesthesia Inc, available on iOS and Android since its release in January 2014. The updated version 9.02 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 13.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Vargo Anesthesia Mega App has to offer.
About Vargo Anesthesia Mega App
The Mega App is 16 medical apps bundled into 1 large app! It contains quick and detailed information in the care and management of the patient in the obstetric, pediatric, trauma, surgical, critical care, emergency, and anesthesia setting.
The 16 apps included in this massive app are listed below:
1. "Malignant Hyperthermia" - Simplified with the latest literature from the Malignant Hyperthermia Association website.
2. "Calculations"- ABL/EBV, BMI, BSA/CI, MAP, SVR/PVR, Bicarb Deficit and O2 Cylinder Duration. There are no anesthesia drugs doses calculated.
3. "Crises" - This simplifies the emergencies you may deal with in the world of anesthesia. Algorithms and review notes from Amniotic Fluid Embolism, cardiac, airway and other emergency situations.
4. "Anesthesia Case Tips" - The "Anesthesia Case Tips" book (kindle) version on Amazon.com was one of the top selling anesthesia books the year it was published. It consists of 27 chapters with over 500 cases. The simplified search engine permits you to find your case within seconds. There is also a “Notes Section” for you to add personal notes for each case. Cases are frequently being added. Many of the newer cases cannot be found in Jaffe.
5. “Drugs/Drips” - There are no drug calculations in the app, just basic pharmacology information as a review. This app contains over 200 drugs/agents/products that are commonly used in the field of anesthesia. Perfect for students and a good review and quick reference for anesthesia veterans. Also, common information concerning anesthesia drips. There are no drug calculations. Contains:
*How to mix your drip.
*Popular mixing concentrations.
*Equations used to get the drip rates as a reference
*Pharmacology notes on how the drug works.
6. “Adult Anesthesia” - This app offers you over 350 drugs as a basic review.
7. “CABG for Anesthesia” - Tailored for someone learning to manage hearts in anesthesia. It is simplified but still detailed. It explains:
*CABG cliffs notes you won’t get in class.
*Step-by-step instructions from pre-op to post-op care.
*What to do from the beginning.
*Setting up the room.
*What the surgeon is doing.
*What the surgeon will do next.
*Images.
*When and what drugs to give.
*Common cardiac drips.
*Coming off bypass & how other experienced anesthesia providers come off bypass.
8. "Blood/TEGs" - Notes on blood transfusion and blood products. TEG review notes and simplified for beginners.
9. "Pediatric Case Tips" - Contains how we manage close to 100 surgical procedures from start to finish. It was edited by experienced pediatric CRNAs who sit the cases and how they manage them.
10. "OB Regional Anesthesia" - Contains the same material as many OB books, but simplified and user friendly. Equivalent to a 500 page book. Simplifies and user friendly.
11. "LA Max Doses" - One click and you have a quick reference to all the maximum local anesthetic doses.
12. "Local Anesthetics" - A quick detailed reference to all the local anesthetics. Information on:
*Drug description
*Doses & concentrations for the variety of blocks
*Comparative tables
*Pharmacokinetics
*Clinical pharmacology
*Chemical structures
*pKa
*Indications/Contraindications
*Review notes
13. "Anticoagulants & Neuraxial/Deep Regional Block Tables" - Tables of 25 anticoagulants that show:
*Minimal time between the last dose and initiation of a block.
*Whether the anticoagulant can be administered while an epidural catheter is in place.
*Minimal time to restart the anticoagulant after catheter removal.
*When to restart anticoagulant after procedure.
*When to remove catheter after administration.
14. "Platelet Function Assay and interpretation."
15. "Pharmacology & Reversal methods of 28 anticoagulants."
16. "Coagulants & Deficiencies"
*iCloud must be switched on to save personal notes.*
We strongly encourage individuals using this app for personal use to seek a doctor's advice before making any medical decisions.
What's new in version 9.02
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Download the Vargo Anesthesia Mega App App
Vargo Anesthesia Mega App has an IPA/APK download size of 223 MB on its latest version. Vargo Anesthesia Mega App costs $79.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 267 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
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Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Nice app
My favorite anesthesia app. Would be great if you could add few more things such as: 1) regional/ blocks section 2) local...
By rusny
Review: Very Useful App
This App is wonderful for both anesthesia residents and practicing anesthesia providers. It has pertinent calculators, quick references for rarely...
By KevinTXUSA
Review: Great app!
I have been using this app since I was in anesthesia school. I graduated 2018 and still use it when I...
By sweetsleepydose-18
Review: Excellent
The app is great!! Worth every penny and should be on everyone’s phone in the field! Great resource with...
By Somnus 12
Review: Great app! But please…
Please add a highlighting option! Otherwise great app!
By love1953