Free PDA Downloads

NOTE: Most Palm OS files that can be downloaded from the internet are divided into 2 types: compressed or uncompressed. Compressed files need to be decompressed by another program (eg. .zip or .tar files are extracted using WINZIP). Uncompressed files are ready to be used. The downloaded files can either be an application file (with extension .prc) or a data file (with extensions .pdb, .txt, .cvs, etc.). Only .prc and .pdb files can be installed into the Palm OS device through "hotsync". Since .prc files are application files, they will appear as an application icon on the "Applications" screen after it is hotsync’ed. On the other hand, .pdb files will need their respective programs in order to be used. All other files, like .txt and .cvs will need to be converted int .pdb format before they can be hotsync'ed and used by the Palm OS device.

USDA Nutrient Database

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp

Click on “download software” to download FREE database and users guide Palm OS PDA’s

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/palmapps.htm

FREE Downloads for BMI calculator, Obesity Education Initiative Tool and Cholesterol Management Implementation Tool

Healthy Palm Pilot

http://healthypalmpilot.com

Search “Freeware” to display FREE downloads.  Includes STAT Growth Charts and Cholesterol, BMI calculator, Obesity Guidelines Tool, MedMath, Patient Tracker, Epocrates (medication database), Medical Abbreviations, Medical Spanish terms,  Amino Acid Table, NICU calculator

RN Palm

http://www.rnpalm.com/palm_sites.htm

http://www.rnpalm.com/software_palm.htm

List to Healthcare Sites, including free and software to purchase.

Ross Pediatrics

http://www.rosspediatrics.com

Click on PDA downloads to access Pediatric Nutritionals Product Guide (product usage, features, preparation and nutrient profile) and the NeoFax PDA Application (drug and nutritional reference manual for the treatment of neonates)

  PDA Nutrition Software to Purchase
(listed alphabetically)

EnteralCalc

www.enteralcalc.com

EnteralCalc software ($39.95) performs enteral feeding calculations, as well as patient tracking and history function.  Intended for the clinical dietitian.  Evaluation copy available to trial.  

Compucal

www.compucal.com

Nutrition Assistant Palm software includes ($199) 32 programs, including adult assessment as well as pediatric growth grids and formulas. Intended for clinical dietitian. Free demo disk available.  

HighTech Nutrition

www.hightechnutrition.com

Nutrition Rx  software ($149.99) performs adult and pediatric assessment, including enteral and parenteral databases and meal planning functions. Intended for the clinical dietitian. Free Demo disk available.

NC Concepts

http://ncconcepts.com

Professional Software ($99.95):
Client tracking and Nutrition Assessment program

Individual Software ($19.95):
Nutrient analysis, menu planning, tracking medication, exercise and weight data

General Site:

Handango

http://www.handango.com

Offers huge selection of Handheld software to purchase