Insights From Tele-ICU Rounding During the COVID-19 Emergency
A Talk by Neal Reynolds (Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center)
About this Talk
Concerns about the highly infectious nature of the COVID-19 virus have stimulated interest in physical distancing and care-provider protection while trying to treat critically ill patients. Ultimately, issues evolved regarding personnel recognition, direct communication, air-lock barriers, and crowding, leading to new unexpected challenges when caring for patients remotely. Learn how this Tele-ICU used telemedicine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Takeaways
- See why telehealth provides very safe physical distancing
- Learn how communication is impacted when staff wear face mask, elastomeric masks or PAPRs
- Insights into new techniques to limit virus spread