Mobile REMM

Name: Mobile REMM
Author: US Department of Health and Human Services

US Department of Health and Human Services

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App Summary

Mobile REMM is a reference tool for healthcare providers, offering just-in-time guidance on the clinical diagnosis and management of radiation injuries during mass casualty emergencies. The associated research describes the app as a resource developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make complex, evidence-based information accessible to responders without formal radiation medicine expertise. By providing key patient management algorithms, a dose estimator, and triage protocols, the tool supports clinical decision-making for managing radiological and nuclear events.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

Developed by a consortium of U.S. federal health agencies including HHS and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), Mobile REMM delivers offline-accessible, evidence-based clinical guidance for radiological and nuclear emergencies. The system is engineered for just-in-time decision support, providing rapid access to core modules. These include patient management algorithms for contamination and exposure, an integrated dose estimator, adult and pediatric triage protocols, and reference data on isotopes of interest and appropriate medical countermeasures.

Evidence & Research Context

The application's design and purpose as a mobile reference tool for mass casualty incidents are detailed in the associated research literature.
Mobile REMM is developed and maintained through a collaboration of U.S. federal agencies, including the NLM, National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the CDC.
Its content is curated to provide actionable, evidence-based information for clinicians who do not have specialized expertise in radiation medicine.

Intended Use & Scope

The application is intended for healthcare providers, particularly physicians, as a point-of-care clinical decision-support tool during mass casualty radiological events. Its primary utility is providing rapid guidance on diagnosis and management of radiation injury. The mobile version is a condensed resource and does not substitute for comprehensive training or consultation with radiation medicine experts.

Studies & Publications

1 publication

Peer-reviewed research associated with this app.

Non-Evaluative Reference

WISER and REMM: Resources for Disaster Response

Swain et al. (2009) · Medical Reference Services Quarterly

Referenced in academic literature; no direct evaluation of the app

This article examines two disaster and emergency response electronic resources for mobile devices, Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) and Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM). Both, developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), are designed primarily for responding to mass casualty incidents. While both resources utilize similar technology and run on similar platforms (both standalone and Web-based), each has a different purpose and serves a different audience. This paper discusses and evaluates the available versions for each application.

In the Media

What's New on REMM and the Mobile REMM App?

The Department of Health and Human Services developed Mobile REMM to provide radiation emergency medical management guidance, releasing version 3.0 with updated content and improved navigation. The app launched on both iOS and Android platforms in August 2020, with a promotional video available on the REMM YouTube channel.

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NLM Resource: New Online and Mobile Versions of REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management)

The National Library of Medicine developed Mobile REMM to provide healthcare providers with clinical guidance for radiation injury diagnosis and treatment during radiological and nuclear emergencies, offering evidence-based information accessible to those without formal radiation medicine expertise. The updated mobile version includes new content for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile platforms, featuring 14 new pages on Personal Protective Equipment with photos and seven new video screencast tutorials. REMM provides downloadable information that remains accessible during emergencies even when internet connectivity is unavailable.

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