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ABSA Procedure Log

ABSA Procedure Log

ABSA Procedure Log - Procedure Log is a software database published by the American Board of Surgical Assistants for managing personal and patient information. The Procedure Log's main features include; easy to use menus and forms; complete recertification report (including application, cases, continuing education, etc.) ready for mailing; user editable drop-down menus for procedural information including facilities, surgeons, and procedures; fully customizable reports (for special reporting needs); ability to export data to Microsoft Excel (comma separated file); backup and restore features; and the ability to continually track and display your procedures and billing information on a monthly and year-to-date basis. The program also has sections for recording your required continuing education data, CPR/BLS, ACLS, and HIPAA certifications. Download available from ABSA, cost $35.00. A fully-functioning free trial is also available.

CSA Surgi Manager

CSA Surgi Manager - Mobile application written by Luis Aragon, LSA, RSA. Database created with the independent surgical assistant in mind. Keep track of total and procedure time, surgeons, procedures, diagnosis, insurance companies, schedules, call, etc. Application is free for download, but requires the Handbase application downloadable from http://www.ddhsoftware.com/.

Epocrates Rx

Epocrates


Epocrates Rx - A great free mobile resource for drug information. This is even better than a PDR because it updates automatically to keep users informed of the newest facts and information of virtually every drug on the market. It is also upgradeable from the free version and includes many other very useful resources. Available for download and use on iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, Smartphone, and Windows Mobile devices.

I-Surgery Notebook 1.0

i-Surgery Notebook


I-Surgery Notebook 1.0 - Application for iPhone published by Justin Steullet. This is a great mobile application for keeping track of surgical cases performed by the Surgical First Assistant, or anyone wishing to keep a surgical log book. Download available from Apple, cost $2.99.

Mobile MerckMedicus

Mobile Merck Medicus


Mobile MerckMedicus - For medical professionals on the go, Mobile MerckMedicus offers a variety of medical knowledge in the palm of your hand. Available for use on Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, and Palm OS devices.

Netter's Anatomy for iPhone

Netter's Anatomy for iPhone


Netter's Anatomy for iPhone - "Using outstanding anatomical illustrations from Netter's hugely popular Atlas of Human Anatomy (4th Edition), Netter's Anatomy allows you to carry the bestselling reference for human anatomy on your iPhone or iPod touch. Navigate through images with the flick of a finger, pinch to zoom, and tap to test your knowledge of muscles, bones, vessels, viscera and the joints. Use study mode to explore images at your own pace and quiz mode to test yourself on what you know."  Available for the iPhone platform, cost $39.99.

WWDC 2008 News: Human Anatomy Software for iPhone Debuts



Patient Files 1.5

Patient Files 1.5


Patient Files 1.5 - This is a free mobile database application for use with iPhone, Palm OS, and Pocket PC. Users if this application must purchase and download the HandBase software from http://www.ddhsoftware.com/.

Surgical Assistant Management Database

Surgical Assistant Management Database - NOTE:This is a Microsoft Access database to keep track of all cases performed as a Surgical First Assistant. This database has many options and is capable of generating reports for private practice. It requires Microsoft Access to be installed in order to run. For users who do not have the Access software installed, download the MS Access Runtime from Microsoft here. (This has to be installed before installing the database. Installing the Access runtime on computers already running Microsoft Access will cause system instability in Microsoft Office.) Special thanks to Surgbill, Inc. for providing this resource.

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American Board of Surgical Assistants

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American Medical Association

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

Association of Surgical Assistants

Association of Surgical Technologists

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Illinois Surgical Assistant Association

The Joint Commission

Medline Plus

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

National Surgical Assistant Association

OR Live

Patient Lab Values

Surgical Technology Resource

Vesalius Surgical Education

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics