Ultrasound Teleguidance to Reduce Healthcare Worker Exposure to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Lauren E. Gibson, Sarah Low, Edward A. Bittner, Marvin G. Chang
Abstract
The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 has accelerated the adoption of technologies that facilitate patient care while reducing viral spread. We illustrate a proof of concept application of teleguidance to ultrasound-guided bedside procedures as an example of an innovative solution that has been used at our institution to maximize patient and provider safety.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CoronavirusHealth careUltrasoundSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineDiseaseIntensive care medicineMedical emergencyVirologyRadiologyPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Political scienceLawOutbreakUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyCentral Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis