An evaluation of the impact of the implementation of the Tele-ICU: a retrospective observational study.

Taro WatanabeKoichi OhsugiYuri SuminagaMasayuki SomeiKazuki KikuyamaMaiko MoriHiroko MaruoNao KonoToru Kotani

Published in: Journal of intensive care (2023)

Our study showed the Tele-ICU implementation was associated with lower mortality, especially in medium and high risk patients, and decreased EMR-related tasks of on-site physicians. These results suggest that the Tele-ICU could be a solution of the shortage of intensivists and regional disparities for intensive care.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
primary care
end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
working memory
cardiovascular events
peritoneal dialysis
cardiovascular disease
drug induced
affordable care act