Decision-Making Authority During Tele-ICU Care Reduces Mortality and Length of Stay—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis*

CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to expert tele-consultations, decision-making authority during tele-ICU care reduces mortality and length of stay in the ICU. This work confirms the urgent need for evidence-based ICU telemedicine guidelines and reveals potential benefits of uniform regulations regarding the level of authority when providing tele-ICU care.
Source: Critical Care Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research