Medic Rescue

Administer safe drug doses in an emergency room setting with accurate conversions

Welcome to Medic Rescue

Test your medical unit conversion skills in a high-pressure emergency room setting!

How to Play

  • Convert between different medical units quickly and accurately
  • Answer correctly to maintain patient stability
  • Watch your time - delays can worsen patient conditions
  • You have 3 lives - use them wisely!
  • Save as many patients as possible

Medical Safety

  • Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable harm
  • Conversion errors can lead to dangerous dosing mistakes
  • Different patient types require different dosing considerations
  • Time pressure increases the risk of calculation errors
  • Double-checking calculations saves lives

Educational Value

This game teaches the critical importance of accurate medication dosage calculations and unit conversions in healthcare settings. Medication errors due to incorrect conversions are a leading cause of preventable harm to patients worldwide.

What You'll Learn

  • Converting between different dosage units (mg, mcg, g)
  • Calculating weight-based dosing (mg/kg)
  • Understanding flow rates and drip rates
  • Converting between concentration units
  • Pediatric dosage calculations

Real-World Applications

  • Nursing and medication administration
  • Pharmacy calculations
  • Emergency medicine
  • Pediatric care
  • Patient safety protocols