Telemedicine to Expand Access to Critical Care Around the World

Crit Care Clin. 2022 Oct;38(4):809-826. doi: 10.1016/j.ccc.2022.06.007.

ABSTRACT

This multiauthored communication gives a state-of-the-art global perspective on the increasing adoption of tele-critical care. Exponentially increasing sophistication in the deployment of Computers, Information, and Communication Technology has ensured extending the reach of limited intensivists virtually and reaching the unreached. Natural disasters, COVID-19 pandemic, and wars have made tele-intensive care a reality. Concerns and regulatory issues are being sorted out, cross-border cost-effective tele-critical care is steadily increasing Components to set up a tele-intensive care unit, and overcoming barriers is discussed. Importance of developing best practice guidelines and retraining is emphasized.

PMID:36162912 | DOI:10.1016/j.ccc.2022.06.007