RT Book, Section A1 Neuman, Tzvi A1 Goldstein, Baruch A2 Oropello, John M. A2 Pastores, Stephen M. A2 Kvetan, Vladimir SR Print(0) ID 1136418710 T1 Managing the ICU from Afar: Telemedicine T2 Critical Care YR 1 FD 1 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071820813 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136418710 RD 2024/03/28 AB KEY POINTSThe key to successful telemedicine is communication: telecommunication and interpersonal communication.Telemedicine allows smaller hospitals to provide 24-hour continuity of care by an awake and alert board certified CCM physician, allowing access to an off-site intensivist at any time, day, or night.Telemedicine allows hospitals to be compliant with current medical industry standards.Improvements in delivery of care may lead to improved clinical and financial outcomes.