Applying telemedicine to electronic ICU:a new paradigm in critical care / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

The remote monitoring of patients at intensive care units (ICU),known as tele-ICU technology,is as yet a new concept in China.The authors introduced the efforts made by the Second Affiliated Hospital in working with a hospital in Xinjiang to provide the tele-ICU model.In this model,telemedicine medical workers cooperate with bedside healthcare providers of the hospital in Xinjiang in cocare of the patients.Such a practice can elevate the critical care medicine of the latter hospital,worthy of further promotion.