Implementation of Telemedicine in Pediatric Patient Transport

Purpose: Telemedicine uses video technology to communicate visual clinical information about patients. While shown to be a feasible model in pediatric transport, our institution has experienced implementation barriers in the past. The purpose of this study was to implement telemedicine in pediatric transport at a tertiary children's hospital, assess its value in specific pediatric conditions and identify barriers to use. Methods: This was a prospective study at Saint Louis Children's Hospital. The workflows of six divisions involved in pediatric transport (Emergency Department (ED), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal …