Built by a physician,
for physicians
ACLS Assist was created in the trenches of critical care, born from the real challenges of running codes and the need for better documentation tools.
Our Story
ACLS Assist was born during a particularly chaotic code blue. As a practicing critical care physician, I was leading the resuscitation when someone asked, "When was the last epi?" I honestly wasn't sure. Which cycle were we on? Had it been two minutes already? The nurse was frantically writing on a glass door with a dry-erase marker, someone else had scribbled times on tissue paper, and I was fumbling with my phone's timer app trying to track the cycles—but that information was locked in my phone, invisible to the rest of the team.
I've seen code recorders write on windows, glass doors, paper towels—whatever surface they could find in the moment. I've watched nurses try to document while managing the crash cart. I've used phone timers that only I could see while the team shouted questions about timing. After one particularly disorganized code, I spent nearly an hour reconstructing the timeline from scattered notes and memory. That's when I knew there had to be a better way.
That's when I decided to build the tool I wished I had—something designed by someone who actually runs codes, not by someone who only reads about them. A tool where everyone can see the cycles, the timing, and the medications in real-time.
ACLS Assist isn't built from theory or textbooks. It's built from lived experience in emergency departments and intensive care units. Every feature addresses a real problem I've encountered while managing critically ill patients.
The Problems We Saw
- “When was the last epi?” — Nobody knew for sure
- Writing on glass doors, windows, tissue paper
- Phone timers that only one person could see
- Lost track of which cycle we were on
- Hours spent reconstructing timelines after codes
The Solution
A shared, real-time tool that tracks cycles automatically, reminds you about epinephrine timing, and keeps the entire team synchronized—no glass doors or tissue paper required.
- Automatic cycle tracking
- Real-time team synchronization
- Epinephrine timing reminders
- Comprehensive documentation
Our Mission
To give healthcare providers the tools they need to focus on what matters most: patient care.
Practical Solutions
Every feature solves a real problem encountered in actual clinical practice, not theoretical scenarios.
Built for Speed
Designed for the chaos of codes—one-tap actions, automatic timing, and intuitive workflows that don't slow you down.
Evidence-Based
Built on AHA guidelines and real-world best practices from years of critical care experience.
Why This Matters
Quality Improvement
Accurate documentation allows us to review what worked and what didn't, improving outcomes for future patients.
Training & Education
Medical students, residents, and nurses can practice protocols in a realistic simulation environment.
Legal Protection
Comprehensive, time-stamped documentation protects both providers and institutions.
Team Coordination
Real-time sharing via QR codes keeps everyone on the same page during multi-team responses.
Cognitive Offload
Let the app handle timing and documentation so you can focus your cognitive energy on clinical decision-making.
Stress Reduction
Know that everything is being documented accurately, reducing the post-code anxiety about missing details.
Built Different
Traditional Medical Software
- Built by engineers who've never run a code
- Designed based on specifications, not experience
- Complex workflows that slow you down
- Features that sound good but aren't practical
- Takes months to get feedback implemented
ACLS Assist
- Built by a critical care physician who runs codes regularly
- Every feature tested in real clinical scenarios
- Workflows that match how you actually work
- Features that solve real problems, not checkbox items
- Rapid updates based on user feedback
Our Philosophy
Medicine is hard enough. Your tools shouldn't make it harder. ACLS Assist is designed to disappear into the background, letting you focus on what you trained years to do: save lives.
Documentation matters. Not just for legal reasons or quality metrics, but because good documentation is good medicine. It helps us learn, improve, and provide better care.
Training should be realistic. The best way to prepare for codes is to practice like you play. ACLS Assist provides a realistic training environment that mirrors actual resuscitations.
Technology should adapt to clinicians, not the other way around. We don't force you into rigid workflows. We give you tools that work the way you work.
Join Us
Whether you're training for ACLS certification, documenting real codes, or improving your department's quality metrics, ACLS Assist is here to help.