Early clinical management of severe burn patients using telemedicine: a pilot study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emergency physicians are responsible for assessing the severity of a patient's burns, which determines whether the patient needs to be transferred to a burn center. Such a proper assessment represents a daunting task because severe burn injuries are rare. Inaccurate estimates often result in unjustified and costly transfers and unneeded fluid resuscitation and assisted ventilation procedures. Telemedicine offers a solution to these challenges. The present pilot study aims to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential value of a large telemedicine initiative at the University of Montreal Health Center's burn center and its network of referring hospitals.

Methods

A three-stage study protocol is proposed to achieve this objective. First, a proof of con

SUBMITTER: Moreau M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7334850 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature