Telemedicine in the ICU

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. Tele-ICU Practice Models

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. The Tele-ICU: Formative or Out-of-Date or Both? Practice Models and Future Directions

      • H. Neal Reynolds

      Pages 3-19

   3. Remote Proactive Physiologic Monitoring in the ICU

      • Venktesh R. Ramnath, Atul Malhotra

      Pages 21-44

   4. Reimbursement and Payment Models for Tele-ICU

      • Herbert J. Rogove, Jordana Bernard

      Pages 45-61

   5. Legal and Regulatory Issues with Telemedicine Practice in the ICU

      • Kimberly L. Rockwell, Alexis S. Gilroy

      Pages 63-85

   6. Nursing and Provider Roles in the Tele-ICU

      • Timothy N. Liesching, Yuxiu Lei

      Pages 87-106

   7. Structure and Design of the Tele-ICU

      • Spyridon Fortis, Matthew R. Goede

      Pages 107-128

   8. Integrating Telemedicine Technologies in the ICU

      • Christian D. Becker, Mario Fusaro, Corey S. Scurlock

      Pages 129-141

3. Quality and Outcomes of Tele-ICU

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143

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   2. Safety and Quality Metrics for ICU Telemedicine: Measuring Success

      • Ramesh Venkataraman, Nagarajan Ramakrishnan

      Pages 145-154

   3. Does ICU Telemedicine Improve Outcomes? Current State of the Evidence

      • Ricardo Teijeiro, M. Elizabeth Wilcox

      Pages 155-175

   4. Tele-ICU Patient Experience: Focus on Family-Centered Care

      • Ann Marie Huffenberger, Rebecca Stamm, Niels D. Martin

      Pages 177-195

   5. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementing Telemedicine in the ICU

      • Sanjay Subramanian, Christopher M. Palmer

      Pages 197-209

4. Clinical Applications of Tele-ICU

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211

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   2. Telestroke and Neurocritical Care

      • Bart M. Demaerschalk

      Pages 213-224

   3. Advances in Tele-Cardiology

      • Jayashree Raikhelkar, Jayant K. Raikhelkar

      Pages 225-242

   4. Telemedicine in the Pediatric ICU

      • S. David McSwain, John Chuo, Carley M. Howard Draddy, Dana Schinasi

      Pages 243-253

   5. Telemedicine for Early Treatment of Sepsis

      • Nicholas M. Mohr, Emily K. Hurst, A. Clinton MacKinney, Emma C. Nash, Brendan G. Carr, Brian Skow

      Pages 255-280

   6. Prehospital Telemedicine and EMS Integration

      • Haydon M. Pitchford, Marcus C. Divers, Sherita N. Chapman, Andrew M. Southerland

      Pages 281-305

This text provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of telemedicine in the ICU. The first part of the book reviews common issues faced by practitioners and hospital administrators in implementing and managing tele-ICU programs, including the merits of different staffing models, the challenges of building homegrown programs versus contracting for services, and the impact of state laws and payer policies on reimbursement for tele-ICU services. The second part of the book presents the current state of evidence for and against ICU telemedicine, based on clinical trials, before-and-after implementation studies, and observational data. The third part dives deeper into specific use cases for telemedicine in the ICU, including telestroke, pediatric and cardiac intensive care, and early treatment of declining patients with sepsis. 

Written by experts in the field, Telemedicine in the ICU is a practical guide for intensive care physicians and hospital administrators that provides all the information necessary in building and maintaining a successful tele-ICU program.

• cardiac ICU
• pediatric ICU
• sepsis
• telestroke
• physiologic monitoring
• quality metrics

“The book can serve as a tool for assessing one’s existing program and looking for new areas of expansion or improvements. … With its balanced, comprehensive, and practical presentation of the topic, it is easy to recommend this book to readers who are looking for an introductory tome on tele-ICU or for veterans who are looking to enhance their knowledge and expand their practice.” (Jean Gabriel Charchaflieh, Anesthesia & Analgesia, Vol. 132 (2), February, 2021)

• Neuroscience Institute, The Queen’s Health Systems, Honolulu, USA

  Matthew A. Koenig

Matthew A. Koenig, MD, FNCSThe Queen’s Health Systems
Neuroscience Institute

Honolulu, HI 
USA

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