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In the time of coronavirus, telemedicine brings physicians where they’re needed most – Expert Opinion (04/10/2020) | Frederick Hitti @PhillyInquirer
… The system’s most obvious use is permitting physicians who are unable to physically come to the hospital – perhaps because they are under quarantine – to remotely care for patients. This telemedicine system is also a boon for physicians physically present at the hospital. There is a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns and masks, so the eICU system could be used to care for patients without entering the room, reducing the amount of PPE used. Furthermore, the computer system monitors vital signs and alerts physicians if a patient’s condition deteriorates. The eICU system and other telemedicine systems are also enabling critical care and emergency department doctors to remotely consult doctors in other specialties, providing the best multidisciplinary care. …
A healthy connection: Pandemic shows need for rural broadband as health care providers turn to telemedicine (04/18/2020) | Anna Brugmann @columbiatribune
… Yet, some practitioners and patients have been slow to incorporating telehealth into their daily practice. Not only can it be an additional time tax on busy rural providers, but some patients find it strange to discuss something as intimate as health outcomes from their sofa. …
…86% of Missourians have access to internet speeds of 25 megabits a second (mbps)…
Standard internet video services, like Zoom, require speeds of 0.6 and 1.2 mbps for an extended period of time. But the higher the internet speeds, the more people and devices can operate on one line. All of this makes fiber internet ideal for video conferencing and household use. …
