Nicutools

Twenty-five evidence-based clinical calculators for neonatal intensive care, designed for the bedside. Built by an Australian neonatal clinician for fellow NICU professionals.

CALCULATORS INCLUDED

Respiratory & Physiology

• Alveolar-arterial O₂ gradient

• Altitude physiology

• Base excess

• Low-flow O₂ delivery

• Mean airway pressure

• Nitric oxide delivery

• Oxygenation index (with ECMO threshold alert)

Fluids & Nutrition

• Dextrose infusion preparation

• Glucose infusion rate (GIR)

• Fluid & feeds rate

Survival & Outcomes

• Extreme preterm outcomes

• Diaphragmatic hernia survival probability

• ECMO risk in diaphragmatic hernia

Resuscitation & Procedures

• Apgar clock & CPR metronome

• ET tubes & umbilical catheters

• Partial exchange transfusion (polycythaemia)

• Percutaneous long lines

Gestation Calculators

• Corrected gestational age

• Gestational age at birth

Converters & Measurements

• Weight converter

• Bilirubin units (μmol/L ↔ mg/dL)

• Glucose units (mmol/L ↔ mg/dL)

• Pressure units (kPa ↔ mmHg)

• Body surface area

• Percentage weight loss

DESIGNED FOR THE BEDSIDE

• Works offline — no data leaves your device, ever

• iPad-adaptive layout shows sidebar + calculator side by side

• System-wide search via Spotlight

• Haptic feedback on clinical warnings

• Dark mode and pressure-unit preferences sync across all

calculators

• In-app Algorithm and References dialogs explain the maths and cite

primary sources where applicable

CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT ONLY

Nicutools is a reference tool for qualified healthcare professionals. All calculations must be independently verified against your local protocols and your patient's circumstances. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.

The free web version is at nicutools.org. This iOS app adds native iOS conveniences — Spotlight search, iPad split-view, haptics, true offline support, and no analytics.