The tyranny of distance: telemedicine for the critically ill in rural Australia

被引:3
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作者
Boots, R. J. [1 ]
Singh, S. J. [2 ]
Lipman, J. [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Royal Brisbane & Womens Hosp, Dept Intens Care Med, Herston, Qld 4029, Australia
[2] Bundaberg Base Hosp, Dept Anaesthesia & Intens Care, Intens Care Unit, Bundaberg, Qld, Australia
[3] Univ Queensland, Burns Trauma & Crit Care Res Ctr, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
关键词
telemedicine; rural; critical illness; video-consultation; LENGTH-OF-STAY; CLINICAL-OUTCOMES; CARE; ICU; MORTALITY; COVERAGE; COMPLICATIONS; ASSOCIATION; PATIENT;
D O I
10.1177/0310057X1204000517
中图分类号
R614 [麻醉学];
学科分类号
100217 ;
摘要
A case of severe sepsis with multi-organ failure needing complex support was deemed too ill for transfer to a major centre. Telemedicine allowed direct patient review, collaborative advice and collegial support with maintained healthcare standards while avoiding long distance transfer from his home and family.
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页码:871 / 874
页数:4
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