Within e-ICU or upon ER arrival, patient is isolated and given a tablet to engage in secure web conference communication with a clinician. 

Syracuse University

Remote or virtual care for medical decision-making in emergency situations

Telehealth for the Emergency Department (ED)

Patients and clinicians use smartphones, tablets, or computers to audio or audio-video call. May include an in-person medical assistant using peripheral medical equipment (such as a digital stethoscope) while a remote clinician evaluates the results in real-time


Synchronous telehealth

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Virtually Perfect? Telemedicine for Covid-19

Jefferson Health, Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Pittsburgh provide virtual emergency neurological care to victims of stroke at a number of hospitals.


Virtual ED for stroke patients

Two-tablet approach

By employing MIH-CP programs to undergo evaluation before/ during transport to the ED, sick patients can be delivered directly to a hospital bed, which reduces potential spread of SARS-CoV-2 between the community, clinicians, and patients.

Pre-ED evaluations

healthcare model that includes
- connecting patients with primary care, mental health, and substance abuse centers or resources instead of hospital emergency departments
- advice and assistance for non-urgent 911 callers
- remote interactions between patients and clinicians

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