PICU Calculator is a free, weight-based clinical reference tool for pediatric intensive care professionals on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the cognitive load of manual dosage calculations for neonates and infants by applying age-adjusted clinical logic.
For Medical professionals and clinicians working in paediatric intensive care units.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates drug dosages and equipment sizes based on patient body weight from 0 to 150kg.
Adjusts calculations for neonates and infants when age is entered in days, specifically for ETT sizing.
Provides quick-access reference information for paediatric cardiac arrest protocols via top-right UI buttons.
How much does it cost?
The app is provided as a free clinical reference tool with no visible monetization or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates or feature releases in over 1,200 days. Development momentum is non-existent, and the lack of activity suggests the project is no longer being actively maintained. There have been no feature additions or bug fixes reported since the last release in early 2023.
Who built it?
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for PICU Calculator
How's the Education market?
PICU Calculator occupies a niche position in the medical education category as a specialized, free reference tool. The lack of updates for over 1,200 days limits its competitive standing against frequently updated clinical decision support platforms.
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Key takeaways for PICU Calculator
Where is it heading?
The pediatric clinical reference market is shifting toward integrated, cloud-connected platforms that update in real-time. PICU Calculator remains a stable, offline-first utility, but its lack of recent updates leaves it vulnerable to displacement by tools that offer more frequent protocol refreshes.
- The 1,249-day update gap confirms the app is in maintenance mode, prioritizing stability over new clinical features.
- Static protocol references risk becoming outdated, which may eventually force clinicians to migrate to more frequently updated alternatives.
The SWOT
- Age-adjusted clinical logic for neonates provides a specialized workflow advantage.
- Weight-based dosage and equipment sizing logic functions as a reliable clinical reference.
- Integrating current pediatric cardiac arrest guidelines would maintain clinical relevance.
Next best moves
Audit clinical protocols because the three-year update gap risks medical inaccuracy → maintain clinical trust
The counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest strength is its static nature…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's strategic outlook shifted from a recommendation to sunset the tool due to clinical liability to a neutral stance focused on its utility as a stable, offline-first reference. This pivot recontextualizes the 1,249-day update gap as a trade-off for predictability rather than an active safety risk.
Bottom line
PICU Calculator provides a stable, specialized reference for pediatric weight-based dosing, but the three-year update gap risks clinical obsolescence. Maintaining the current logic is sufficient for a static reference, but the lack of protocol updates limits long-term utility for high-acuity environments.
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