title: The use of telemedicine in the care of the pediatric trauma patient.
abstract: Telemedicine is increasingly becoming an important part of the health care system as it has the potential to help deliver quality medical care to underserved areas. When implemented correctly, it can be a cost-effective way of expanding access to excellent medical care. However, because it is a relatively new and quickly changing field, there are multiple issues and challenges that need to be addressed. This article reviews the current literature on various modalities of telemedicine, evidence for teletrauma, and challenges and barriers related to telemedicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
authors.forename: Paul T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Electronic address: Richard.Falcone@cchmc.org.
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Falcone
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D017216:Telemedicine; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Telehealth; Telemedicine; Teletrauma