Telemedicine to Expand Access to Critical Care Around the World

Abstract

This multiauthored communication gives a state-of-the-art global perspective on the increasing adoption of tele-critical care. Exponentially increasing sophistication in the deployment of Computers, Information, and Communication Technology has ensured extending the reach of limited intensivists virtually and reaching the unreached. Natural disasters, COVID-19 pandemic, and wars have made tele-intensive care a reality. Concerns and regulatory issues are being sorted out, cross-border cost-effective tele-critical care is steadily increasing Components to set up a tele-intensive care unit, and overcoming barriers is discussed. Importance of developing best practice guidelines and retraining is emphasized.

Keywords: COVID and tele-critical care; Disasters and tele-critical care; India and cross-border tele-critical care; Tele-ICU; Tele-critical care; Tele-intensive care; Telemedicine and critical care; Telemedicine and intensive care.