Provider-to-provider telemedicine improves adherence to sepsis bundle care in community emergency departments.
Nicholas M MohrKalyn D CampbellMorgan B SwansonFred UllrichKimberly A MerchantMarcia M WardPublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2020)
Telemedicine patients were more likely to receive initial blood lactate measurement, timely broad-spectrum antibiotics, and adequate fluid resuscitation. In rural, community EDs, telemedicine may improve sepsis care and potentially reduce disparities in sepsis outcomes at low-volume facilities. Future work should identify specific components of telemedicine-augmented care that improve performance with sepsis quality indicators.
Keyphrases
- septic shock
- healthcare
- acute kidney injury
- intensive care unit
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- end stage renal disease
- affordable care act
- primary care
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- pain management
- cardiac arrest
- newly diagnosed
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- type diabetes
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- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- insulin resistance
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- cardiopulmonary resuscitation