Role of emergency teleradiology in a mass motorcycle event: the experience of the 2021 International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE).
Niccolò StomeoFederico Emiliano GhioPaolo PallaviciniSara BonizzatoCarlo SeriniArosh S Perera Molligoda ArachchigeLuca CarenzoPublished in: Emergency radiology (2023)
In summary, the successful implementation of portable X-ray machines and teleradiology at remote and austere high-risk sporting events holds great promise for enhancing on-site medical capabilities, allowing clinicians informed decisions, avoiding unnecessary hospitalization, and allowing athletes to continue with their competition. Provided that challenges related to cost, safety, connectivity, and power supply are effectively addressed.