PDA/ Phone

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I was talking to the director of the program and he said that he strongly recommends getting a cell phone ( I never used one much so didn't bother with it). However he says that a PDA is not required. I am thinking that I should get a phone with PDA capability as it can only help in clinical.

Does anyone have any good recs for PDA/ Cell Phone. I have looked at the Treo, Palm, and Blackberry. They all seem to be about the same price and have the same capabilities. I have also thought about the Iphone but I saw that they aren't quite up to speed on the software yet. Any ideas/ suggestions would be great.

I don't know if it makes a difference but my home computers are MAC as well.

Thanks

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I have the Ipod Touch and Palm T/X. Its an unbeatable combo. In a couple months I wont need the Palm anymore as the software keeps getting better and better for the Touch/Iphone.

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I have to say that I'm loving my Palm Treo Smartphone. I wasn't sure how I'd like it but it's working well for me. I would definately tell you to check with your program prior to buying a PDA to see what patient tracking software you'll be using. We will be using Medatrax and it's only compatible with a handfull of PDAs.

Good luck!

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Specializes in CVICU, CCU, MICU.

I have an Iphone 3G and love it. Skyscape makes their anesthesia programs available through the skyscape browser. The GPS is great too.

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Thanks for the replies. I am still undecided but will probably go with a Treo or Blackberry.

Thanks

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