Teleneurology expertise in intensive care units across Germany - a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine is well established in acute stroke care and significantly contributes to widespread access to treatment. In intensive care, telemedicine is increasingly used to reduce mortality and complications. The German Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI) also recommends telemedical consultations for neurological indications.

Methods

The aim of this survey was to assess structure, usage and need for telemedicine consultations for non-neurologically managed intensive care units and to determine whether there is a need to expand telemedicine stroke networks to include neurointensive care. A national cross-sectional survey was conducted, targeting all 22 German telemedicine stroke networks. The survey included 27 questions on structural asp

SUBMITTER: Altarsha E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature