As Blackberry addict on the path to recovery (RIM you can eat your OS7) it’s nice to have some quick reference materials always at hand, especially where a pc with internet connectivity may not always be available or buggy regular wap/3G data services. No Playbook apps were included in the making of this list. All the apps are available via the Blackberry App World.
1. Medscape: Compared to the Android and iOS versions, the Blackberry version is way below average but as a drug reference (which is really what it is) it is amazing: quick searches, trade names are listed (especially for clients who ask about fancy new drugs from ‘elsewhere’) and regular updates . The interface is simple and easy to use with different drop-lists for dosing, contraindications and the rest. The other great thing about this amazing thing about this app is that the database
2. Calculate by QxMD: This is a robust calculator for so many indices from BMI and APGAR scores to risk of relapse in an alcoholic. Get it.
3. Skyscape Apps: A collection of amazing articles (Skyscape Outlines in Clinical Medicine) and a Pocket Drug Reference in a neat and crisp format. There are a few other free apps in the package but majority are premium and come with a hefty fee (for a mobile app).
4. Free Torchlight: This turns on your blackberry flash and can be useful for checking pupillary light reflexes and so on (no, I wouldn’t try to transilluminate ANYTHING with it). It also shows the Blackberry OS’s lack of (medical) software. The downside of the free version (which is ad-supported) is that the light tends to go off after a few minutes.