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The Impact Of Icu Telemedicine On Patient Outcomes In The Surgical Critical Care Setting: An Observational Study, Megan Steely
The Impact Of Icu Telemedicine On Patient Outcomes In The Surgical Critical Care Setting: An Observational Study, Megan Steely
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Abstract
Background: In April 2020, the University of Kentucky (UK) implemented a division entitled the Enhanced Care through Advanced Technology Intensive Care Unit (eCAT ICU) to provide tele-critical care (TCC) services in all critical care areas at UK Healthcare. The eCAT ICU at UK HealthCare was the first TCC delivery system of its kind in the state of Kentucky. Use of TCC has been associated with improved patient outcomes and decreased costs.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze targeted outcomes in the surgical critical care population pre- and post-implementation of TCC at UK HealthCare. Specifically, the aims …