AI Reference

palmEM's AI Reference is a comprehensive, intelligent knowledge base designed specifically for emergency medicine clinicians. This powerful feature serves as your on-demand clinical assistant, ready to answer any emergency medicine-related question you might have during your shift.

What is the AI Reference?

The AI Reference is an advanced conversational assistant that understands the context of emergency medicine and provides evidence-based, clinically relevant information instantly. Whether you need help interpreting patient results, understanding treatment protocols, or reviewing clinical guidelines, the AI is ready to assist.

Key Features

Comprehensive Knowledge Base

• Wide Coverage: The AI has extensive knowledge covering all aspects of emergency medicine, from common presentations to rare conditions
• Evidence-Based: Responses are grounded in current medical literature and best practices
• Context-Aware: The AI understands emergency medicine terminology and can provide relevant information based on your specific clinical context
• Stay Current: The AI knowledge base is regularly updated with the latest guidelines and evidence

Ask Anything

Simply type your question in the text field at the bottom of the screen. You can ask about:

• Patient Results: What does an elevated troponin with normal EKG suggest?
• Clinical Presentations: Differential diagnosis for chest pain in a 45-year-old male
• Treatment Protocols: ACLS algorithm for wide complex tachycardia
• Drug Information: Dosing for rocuronium in RSI
• Procedures: Steps for central line placement
• Clinical Guidelines: Current sepsis management guidelines
• Pediatric Concerns: Weight-based dosing for pediatric anaphylaxis

How to Use AI Reference

1. Access the Feature: Navigate to the AI Reference on the bottom toolbar
2. Ask Your Question: Type your clinical question in the Ask me anything... field at the bottom
3. Send Your Query: Tap the send button to submit your question
4. Review the Response: The AI will provide a detailed, structured response
5. Ask Follow-ups: Continue the conversation with follow-up questions for clarification or deeper understanding

Best Practices

Effective Questioning

• Be Specific: Management of STEMI in elderly patients yields better results than heart attack treatment
• Include Context: Pediatric dosing for epinephrine in anaphylaxis rather than just epinephrine dose
• Ask for Differentials: What are the causes of elevated lactate in a non-septic patient?

During Your Shift

• Quick Consultations: Use for rapid decision support during patient care
• Double-Check Protocols: Verify treatment algorithms and dosing calculations
• Learning Opportunities: Ask about conditions you encounter less frequently
• Teaching Tool: Use responses to educate residents and students

Example Use Cases

Case 1: ECG Interpretation

You ask: What are the ECG criteria for posterior wall MI?

AI provides: Detailed criteria including reciprocal changes in V1-V3, when to consider posterior leads, and associated clinical findings.

Case 2: Pediatric Emergency

You ask: Management of croup in a 2-year-old with moderate stridor

AI provides: Step-by-step management, when to consider nebulized epinephrine, and admission criteria.

Case 3: Toxicology

You ask: Treatment for calcium channel blocker overdose

AI provides: Complete management approach including medication administration, supportive measures, along with pearls and pitfalls.

Privacy and Safety

• No Patient Data: Never include actual patient names or identifying information in your queries
• Clinical Judgment: AI responses are meant to support, not replace, your clinical judgment
• Verify Critical Information: Always verify critical drug doses and protocols with your institution's guidelines

Ask questions as you would ask a colleague. The AI Reference in palmEM transforms your mobile device into an intelligent clinical companion, ensuring you have expert-level emergency medicine knowledge at your fingertips whenever you need it.