title: The anesthesiologist's guide to personal digital assistants.
abstract: Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are being used more frequently by anesthesiologists. PDAs are pocket-sized electronic devices that, at their most basic level, store information. Basic features include calendar, phone directory, memo pad, and checklist. More advanced features are increasingly common and blur the distinction between PDAs and personal computers (PCs). This article reviews the main options for PDAs, purchasing tips, and software applications, especially as they apply to anesthesiologists.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Anesthesiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. jahana@ccf.org
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jahan
authors.forename: Brock
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gretter
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology; D006801:Humans; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications; D008838:Microcomputers