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Author: Rifat Latifi

Telemedicine for Trauma Emergencies and Disaster Management 1st Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1 Historical Notes on Telem edicine

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The Foundation

1.3 Space Medicine

1.4 Trials and Tribulations

1.5 Standards and National Initiatives

1.6 Internet and the Web

1.7 Trauma, Disaster, and Emergency Applications

1.8 Failure and Success

1.9 The Challenge of Evidence

References

Chapter 2 Evolution of Telemedicine in the Space Program and Earth Applications

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Early Beginnings

2.3 Support for Human Spaceflight

2.4 Earth-Based Endeavors

2.5 Disaster Response—Global Health

2.5.1 Spacebridge to Armenia

2.5.2 Spacebridge to Moscow

2.6 Commercial Interactions

2.7 Outcomes

2.8 Future

References

Chapter 3 Trauma and Disasters as a Worldwide Problem: An Overview

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Definitions

3.3 Natural Disasters

3.4 Man-Made Disasters

3.5 War and Conflict-Related Injury Epidemiology

3.6 Landmines and Unexploded Devices as a Worldwide Problem

3.7 Long-Term Consequences of Disasters

3.8 Conclusions

References

Chapter 4 Communication Technologies: An Overview of Telemedicine Connectivity

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Data Communications Networks

4.3 Telemedicine Communications Modes

4.3.1 Store-and-Forward Telemedicine

4.3.2 Real-Time Telemedicine

4.4 Connectivity Options

4.4.1 Plain Old Telephone Service

4.4.2 Integrated Services Digital Network

4.4.3 Digital Subscriber Line

4.4.4 Cable

4.4.5 T Carrier Lines

4.4.6 Satellite

4.4.7 Cellular/Mobile Broadband

4.5 Network Management and Technical Personnel

4.6 What to Choose?

4.7 Conclusions

References

Chapter 5 Videoconferencing as a Clinical Tool for Surgeons

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Technical Aspects

5.3 VC for Surgical Education

5.4 VC in Multidisciplinary Teams

5.5 VC in Trauma and Emergency Medicine

5.6 VC in Follow-Up After Surgery

5.7 VC for Surgical Telementoring

5.8 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 6 Wireless Technologies: Potential Use in Emergencies and Disasters

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Wireless Technologies in Medical Environments

6.3 Wireless Sensors for Medical Monitoring

6.3.1 Sensor Nodes and Hardware Designs

6.4 Multiaccess Protocol for Wireless Sensors

6.5 Implementation of Wireless Biosensors in Emergency and Disaster Events

6.5.1 Comparisons of Telemedicine Systems

6.5.2 Databases, Software Programs, and Monitoring

6.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 7 Interactive Video Communication and Medical Telepresence and Their Role in Trauma, Emergen

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Technology and Modules

7.3 Networks and Services for Interactive Video Communication and Medical Telepresence

7.3.1 Generic Advanced Low-Cost Trans-European Network Over Satellite(GALENOS)

7.3.2 Medical Assistance for Ships (MEDASHIP)

7.3.3 Euro-Mediterranean Internet-Satellite Platform for Health, Medical Education, and Research (EM

7.4 The Role of Interactive Video Communication and Medical Telepresence in Trauma, Emergencies, and

7.5 Disaster Emergency Logistic Telemedicine Advanced Satellites System (DELTASS)

7.5.1 Functional Architecture

7.5.2 Interactive Telemedical Services for Medical Telepresence

7.5.3 Interactive Live Teleconsultations

7.5.4 Live Telemonitoring During Triage

7.5.5 Live Telesonography

7.5.6 Live Telesurgery

7.5.7 Interactive Virtual Reality Simulation

7.5.8 Interactive Telemicrobiology

7.5.9 Internet Access and Consultation of External Databases

7.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 8 Telemedicine and Telesurgery in Remote Conditions

8.1 Introduction

8.2 The Virtual Team

8.3 Extreme Environments

8.4 The Full Electronic Medical Staff

8.5 The Information at Point of Need

8.6 Planning Ahead

8.7 Information Management

8.8 Robots and Mechanical Assistants

8.9 Telementoring and Just-in-Time Learning

References

Chapter 9 Monitoring and Support in Remote and Extreme Environments

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 The Environment

9.1.2 Supporting Technologies

9.2 Satellites and Their Orbits

9.2.1 Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

9.2.2 Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

9.2.3 Geostationary Orbit (GEO)

9.2.4 Molnyia Orbit

9.2.5 The Ground Segment

9.3 Distress Alarm and Emergency Location System: Cospas/Sarsat

9.4 Tracking System ARGOS

9.4.1 Other Tracking and Location Systems

9.5 Navigation and Geolocation

9.6 Remote Sensing

9.6.1 Satellite Imagery

9.6.2 Airborne Remote Sensing

9.7 Telecommunication

9.7.1 Low Bandwidth

9.7.2 Medium Bandwidth

9.7.3 High Bandwidth

9.7.4 Signal Propagation and Special Considerations

9.8 The Peripheral Sites

9.8.1 Structure

9.8.2 Effectiveness

9.9 Data Acquisition

9.9.1 Integrated Monitoring—The Rationale

9.9.2 Wearable Sensor Arrays

9.9.3 Image Acquisition

9.10 Special Considerations

9.11 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 10 Establishing Clinical Protocols and Standards: The Military Approach

10.1 Introduction

10.2 The Need for Standardization and Its Limitations

10.3 NATO and Its Standardization Program

10.4 What Can/Should Be Standardized?

10.5 Standardization of Clinical Care

10.6 Technical Standardization/Specifications

10.7 Operational Standards/Business Practices: Bringing Order Out of Chaos

10.8 Geopolitical Changes and the NATO Standardization Program

10.9 The NATO Standardization Process

10.10 Standardization as Applied to Telemedicine

10.11 The Standardization Work of NATO’s Telemedicine Expert Team

10.12 Success and Failure

10.13 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 11 Telemedicine in Extreme Conditions: Disasters, War, and Remote Sites

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Military Telemedicine

11.3 Civilian Casualties

11.4 Natural Disasters

11.5 Terrorism

11.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 12 Operational Use of U.S. Army Telemedicine Information Systems in Iraq and Afghanistan—C

12.1 Introduction

12.2 U.S. Army Theater Teleconsult Program

12.2.1 Quality Management

12.2.2 Consultant Responsibility

12.2.3 Lessons Learned

12.3 NATO Program Expansion

12.4 Experience with NATO Use of the System

12.5 Results

12.6 Lessons Learned/Summary

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 13 Telemedicine in Extreme Conditions Using a Low-Bandwidth Portable Satellite: The Amazon S

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Technology

13.3 Daily Virtual Rounds and Program Description

13.4 Health Report Card on the Expedition

13.5 Lessons Learned

13.6 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Selected Bibliography

Chapter 14 Telehealth in Disaster Medicine and Humanitarian Assistance

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Emergency Management and Disaster Medicine Foundations

14.3 Applications of Telehealth in Disaster Medicine

14.4 Clinical Applications

14.5 Administrative Applications

14.6 Technical Considerations

14.7 Core Technical Infrastructure

14.7.1 Telecommunications

14.7.2 Power

14.7.3 Core Devices

14.8 Services

14.9 Applications

14.10 Challenges

14.11 Anatomy of an Idealized Telehealth System for Disaster Medical Applications

14.12 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 15 Interhospital Telemedicine Practices

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Emergency Medicine

15.3 Intensive Care Unit

15.4 Radiology

15.5 Conclusions

References

Chapter 16 Prehospital Telemedicine—Digital Ambulances

16.1 Introduction

16.2 ER Link Policies and Protocol

16.3 ER Link Study

16.4 ER Link Call Quality

16.5 Conclusions

16.5.1 The System

16.5.2 The Network

16.5.3 The Clinical Benefit

16.5.4 Perception of ER Link Users

16.5.5 Third-Party Additions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 17 Telemedicine for Trauma and Emergency Care Management

17.1 Introduction

17.2 The Case for Teletrauma in Disaster Response

17.3 Disparity in Trauma Care

17.4 Limited Information from the Rural Hospitals

17.5 Teletrauma Expectations

17.6 Technology

17.7 Current Teletrauma Programs

17.8 Prehospital Setting

17.9 Interhospital Teletrauma

17.10 Teletrauma Results

17.11 Sustainability of Teletrauma Programs

17.12 Communications for Supporting Medical Care in the Aftermath of Disasters

17.13 Disaster Access and Management

17.14 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 18 Telemedicine in Stroke

18.1 Introduction

18.2 Telestroke Systematic Review

18.3 Telestroke Technology and Services

18.4 Telestroke Hub-and-Spoke Model Characteristics

18.5 Telestroke Team Roles and Responsibilities

18.6 Telestroke Consultation

18.7 Telestroke Case

18.8 Telestroke Licensure and Credentialing

18.9 Telestroke Medical Liability

18.10 Telestroke Economic Issues

18.11 Telestroke State Network Development—Description of the Stroke Telemedicine for Arizona Rura

18.12 Telestroke Consultative Modes: Telemedicine Versus Telephone

18.13 Telestroke Evidence

18.14 Telestroke Networks

18.15 Telestroke and Beyond: Telemedicine in the Neurosciences

18.16 Conclusions

References

Chapter 19 Telemedicine for Burns

19.1 Introduction

19.2 Modern Problems in Burn Treatment: The U.S. Experience

19.2.1 The Burden of Burn Injury: United States

19.2.2 Access to Care

19.2.3 Access to Comprehensive Care

19.2.4 Problems in Acute Burn Care

19.2.5 The Threat of Mass Casualties

19.3 International Experience

19.4 Historical Use of Telemedicine for Burn Care

19.4.1 U.S.-Based Efforts

19.4.2 Expanding Technology: Digital Cameras and Electronic Mail

19.4.3 Telemedicine and Other Wound Care

19.4.4 International Burn Telemedicine

19.4.5 Military and Disaster Telemedicine

19.5 Potential Problems in the Development of Telemedicine for Burn Care

19.5.1 Evidence

19.5.2 Practical Barriers to Telemedicine: Accuracy of Images for Burns

19.5.3 Other Practical Barriers

19.5.4 Changing the Culture of Medicine

19.6 Other Uses of Telemedicine Technology in Burn Care

19.7 Current and Future Trends in Burn Telemedicine

19.8 Conclusions

References

Chapter 20 Telemedicine in Orthopedics

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Outpatient Services for Orthopedic Conditions

20.3 Trauma and Emergency Services for Orthopedic Conditions

20.4 Telesurgery for Orthopedic Conditions

20.5 Telerehabilitation for Orthopedic Conditions

20.6 Challenges and Barriers

20.7 Conclusions

References

Chapter 21 Telemedicine in Intensive Care Units

21.1 Introduction

21.2 Drivers for Telemedicine and the Tele-ICU

21.3 Lexicon

21.4 Process of Tele-ICU–Based Medical Care

21.4.1 The Centralized Tele-ICU System

21.4.2 Physical Plant/Structure

21.4.3 Process of Care

21.4.4 Staffing

21.4.5 Connectivity

21.4.6 Communications Architecture

21.4.7 Cost

21.4.8 Vendors

21.5 The Decentralized Tele-ICU System

21.5.1 Physical Plant/Structure

21.5.2 Process of Care

21.5.3 Staffing

21.5.4 Connectivity

21.5.5 Communications Architecture

21.5.6 Cost

21.5.7 Vendors

21.6 Provision of Care: Continuous, Preemptive, Scheduled, Reactive, or Consultative

21.7 Continuous Care Model

21.8 The Preemptive/Scheduled Care Model

21.9 The Reactive Tele-ICU Care Model

21.10 The Consultative Tele-ICU Care Model

21.11 Outcomes Literature Review

21.12 Elements Limiting Greater Adoption of the Tele-ICU

21.12.1 Cost as a Limitation to Greater Adoption

21.12.2 Cost: High-Ticket Items, Centralized Tele-ICU Model

21.12.3 Cost: Alternative Tele-ICU Models

21.13 Litigation as a Limiter to Greater Adoption

21.14 Physician Resistance to Adoption

21.15 Corporate Penetration: As of 2010

21.16 Discussion

21.17 Conclusions

References

Chapter 22 Informatics in Disaster, Terrorism, and War

22.1 Introduction

22.2 Informatics in Disaster Response

22.3 Informatics in Terrorism

22.4 Informatics in War

22.5 Future Challenges

22.6 Conclusions

References

Chapter 23 Sociotechnical and Organizational Challenges to Wide E-Health Implementation

23.1 Introduction

23.2 E-Health and Telemedicine: Background

23.3 The Role of Different Countries

23.3.1 Organization

23.3.2 State of the Art

23.4 E-Health and Telemedicine: The Pros and Cons

23.5 E-Health and Telemedicine: Implementation

23.6 E-Health and Telemedicine: Standardization

23.7 E-Health and Telemedicine: Economical Aspects

23.8 E-Health and Telemedicine: Present and Future Clinical Applications

23.9 The Challenge

23.10 Conclusions

References

Chapter 24 Educational Aspects of Telemedicine forTrauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Management

24.1 Introduction

24.2 The Role of Education in Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Management

24.3 Location

24.4 Provider Type

24.5 Technology

24.6 Need

24.7 Legal and Credentialing Issues

24.8 Types of Content That Can Be Distributed Through Tele-Education

24.9 Quality and Outcomes

24.11 Establishing a Telemedicine Program

24.12 Issues Specific to Each Discipline

24.12.1 Trauma

24.12.2 Tele-Emergency Care

24.12.3 Critical Care

24.13 Conclusions

References

Chapter 25 Keeping Up with Industry Development in Telemedicine

25.1 Introduction

25.2 Growth of the Telemedicine Industry

25.3 Technology Infrastructure for Telemedicine, Especially Teletrauma

25.4 Integration and Management of Healthcare Records for Telemedicine Environment

25.5 Dissemination of Healthcare Information

25.6 Development of Multitiered Strategic Services

25.7 Other Barriers to Telemedicine

25.8 Conclusions

References

Selected Bibliography

List of Acronyms

Glossary

About the Editor

List of Contributors

Index

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