# Bedside EM

> Emergency medicine - redefined

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413192645](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413192645)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id413192645`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dark Medical Apps LLC
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (60 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-22
- **First published:** 2011-03-01
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bedside-em/id413192645)
- **Website:** [https://www.darkmedicalapps.com](https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.expeditiondocs.com/bedsideem](https://www.expeditiondocs.com/bedsideem)

## Description

Bedside EM is the ORIGINAL emergency medicine app designed for bedside use. First released in 2011, it has consistently ranked among the best medical apps worldwide. It provides offline searchable content, is updated with evidence-based, peer-reviewed material, and is suitable for doctors, PAs/NPs, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and students.

In 2024 Bedside EM underwent a complete overhaul to improve the user experience, with a new layout, dynamic text support, and dark mode. The app continues to expand, with updated pediatric decision tools, clinical decision rules, and ongoing evidence-based updates. A free 30-day trial is available, with a paid subscription for ongoing use.

## Rankings

- #169,595 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Bedside EM for its breadth, clarity, and quick access to emergency medicine info, noting it is easy to use, well organized, and widely relied upon during shifts. Many reviews commend its up-to-date content and utility as a bedside reference. However, several users report frustration with recent updates that reorganized the app, causing loss of bookmarks and making some categories harder to find.

### Pros

- Easy to use and quick to look up key information
- Large amount of information and detail
- Well organized and user-friendly with clear citations
- Up-to-date information and regular updates
- Widely used and trusted by ED teams—valuable bedside reference

### Cons

- Major updates/reorganization have disrupted usability, including loss of bookmarks/notes and changes to category structure

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id413192645)