Cloud computing-based remote pre-anaesthetic check-up: An adapted approach during corona pandemic

Karim, Habib Md Reazaul

doi:10.4103/ija.ija_634_20

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“…Despite the reported advantages of telemedicine, there were limited video consultation-based protocols for preoperative anesthesia evaluation published when this pilot study was conducted [8]. Numerous video consultation-based studies have since been published in the past two years [9][10][11].…”

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A Feasibility Study on a Telemedicine Hybrid Protocol for Preoperative Anesthetic Assessment

Chai¹,

Lim²,

Yong³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Over the past decade, telemedicine has experienced significant growth due to technological advancement, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic further accelerated its adoption. However, the field of anesthesiology has been slow in integrating and embracing telemedicine compared to other medical specialties. Methods We conducted an observational pilot feasibility study at a tertiary hospital in Singapore to assess the viability of a telemedicine hybrid protocol for preoperative anesthetic assessment. The study included patients aged 21 to 65 years, classified as American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status class 1 or 2, with a body mass index (BMI) below 35 kg/m 2 , who were capable of managing video conferencing. The patients selected were scheduled for low-risk surgeries. The primary objective was to evaluate the medical and technical feasibility of our telemedicine hybrid protocol, while the secondary objectives included assessing patient satisfaction and obtaining feedback from relevant stakeholders. Results From November 2021 to April 2022, a total of 116 patients were recruited, with 96 patients completing the study. No technical difficulties, surgical case cancellations, or incidents of unanticipated difficult airways were reported. The majority of survey respondents (88%) expressed satisfaction with the video consultation and indicated a preference for it over physical consultations for future preoperative anesthesia evaluations. Conclusion Based on our findings, a telemedicine hybrid protocol for preoperative anesthetic assessment demonstrated both technical and medical feasibility while yielding high patient satisfaction. Future research could focus on expanding the protocol to encompass more complex surgeries and include patients with higher ASA status.

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A Feasibility Study on a Telemedicine Hybrid Protocol for Preoperative Anesthetic Assessment

Chai¹,

Lim²,

Yong³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Emerging role of telemedicine in perioperative anaesthesia and pain management

Agrawal

Majhi²,

Garg³

2022

IJCA

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The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant alterations in our traditional healthcare system. The use of technologies such as telemedicine has seen a rapid upsurge. Though the benefits of telemedicine are well-documented; its use in anaesthesia is still in the nascent stage. Various authors have successfully demonstrated its application in perioperative anaesthesia and chronic pain. The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of its more widespread use in anaesthesia. The establishment of clear guidelines addressing telemedicine and its legal and ethical concerns by many countries should provide a further impetus to its more frequent adoption. This article aims to review the existing literature about the use of telemedicine in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of anaesthesia as well as in chronic pain and academics. As the pandemic abates, it presents a unique opportunity to expand the application of telemedicine in the various spheres of anaesthesia and pain.

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Cloud computing-based remote pre-anaesthetic check-up: An adapted approach during corona pandemic

Cited by 2 publications

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A Feasibility Study on a Telemedicine Hybrid Protocol for Preoperative Anesthetic Assessment

A Feasibility Study on a Telemedicine Hybrid Protocol for Preoperative Anesthetic Assessment

Emerging role of telemedicine in perioperative anaesthesia and pain management

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