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The anesthesiologist's guide to Palm Computing.

M P Smith·G J Sheplock
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Handheld personal computers (HPCs) are permeating the clinical and personal lives of anesthesia care providers. Common characteristics include low cost, portability, easy PC data sharing, and applications such as a calendar, phone directory, memo pad, and a task list. Additional software includes databases for case logs, medication lists, task organizers, and document readers. This article discusses the Palm brand HPC (Palm Computing, A 3Com Company, Santa Clara, CA) including purchasing tips, common uses, backing up information, security concerns, and information resources on the Internet including websites providing free trial software.

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M P Smith, G J Sheplock. The anesthesiologist's guide to Palm Computing.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1098-7339(99)90014-7

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