This app helped us add vitally-important realism to our simulation training that we could never have afforded from the large vendors of similar apps. Our students are now going to clinical and field experiences much better prepared after using Simpl to visualize dynamic patient data and waveforms in real time. Setup and use are easy and intuitive, app behavior closely mimics actual monitoring equipment, and the recent addition of pacing means we can now conduct all of our initial ALS training without ever delivering live electrical energy in the lab environment. We placed iPads running Simpl into old monitor cases and added surplus patient cables donated by our local hospital to produce incredibly realistic training monitors. This app is a real game-changer for any training program with a small budget. Paul RuppertCamp Community College EMS Program

Originally wrote this on March 18, 2021. Just like the title says, I am not easily impressed. I tell you what, I am beyond impressed for such a simple app. I strongly believe in the KISS method... keep it simple and don’t overthink it. This app has its con’s, but for the mere price of $9.99 what is there to complain about. It certainly beats paying a few grand for a refurbished cardiac monitor and a few hundred dollars for a rhythm generator, which I’ve done. Background on me... EMT certified since 1997, Texas Licensed Paramedic since 1999 along an EMS education background (Instructor/Evaluator), Advanced Firefighter II and NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I. I own and operate a training site; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and first aid courses. So, I have bought and disposed of plenty of equipment throughout the years, including cardiac monitors. I cried cause most were beyond repair or serviceability. It gets expensive, let alone carrying a whole bunch of equipment in and out training sites when not in my classroom. So, this simple app is a win - win situation. Granted, I will have to get creative for AED/Defibrillator Pads, blood pressure cuff, and other peripherals. I just might build me a fancy box for my tablet to mount it and make it look like a generic cardiac machine (there’s an idea... I called dibs and finders fee, lol). Anyways, I like a lot and probably do some nitpicking later on to help the developer(s) make it better, if he/she will like to hear some ideas. Thanks for reading. ***Update: Been using it quite extensively. Had an issue on March 23, 2021. Had a session going when it suddenly froze and literally shut my iPhone down. My iPad froze at the same time and was rendered useless. I managed to force reboot both and continue on my iPhone.

This app has been a game changer for the associate degree nursing simulations I run. The app allows me to increase the fidelity of my simulations by providing a realist vitals sign monitor for simulations that use low fidelity manikins or actors as the patient. I am easily able to set up a sim on my phone and then have students use my iPad to obtain vitals. The app also includes a defibrillator and pacing function that I use for our ACLS simulations. My only request would be for an option to turn off the ekg beep tone.

This is a wonderful app I am not complaining at all and much cheaper than others. This would be the perfect app and I do mean perfect if it had a couple of extra features. The main one being the ability to do a 12 lead and print it on the screen with the rhythm on tracing paper for students to identify. With that in mind having the ability to pick which STEMI or have multiple STEMI configurations at once would be a game changer. The last feature would be to have a screen that looked more like a zoll, lifespak, or Phillips monitor. It would just add a bit more realistic feel for students.