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Utility of telemedicine for children in India

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Abstract

Objective

To show utility of telemedicine to children in Indian subcontinent.

Methods

Retrospective analysis of data on 306 consecutive patients (age range 0–15 yr) managed between yr 2005–2008 in telemedicine centre of a tertiary care hospital in North India. The patient consultation were conducted using two customized soft wares — Televital and Sanjeevani. Data was extracted on a predesigned Performa.

Results

The data included clinical details, investigations and radiological images. Ten percent of children were critically ill and could not have been in a position to be transported safely. Twelve percent of the consultations resulted in videoconferencing. There was a paucity of feedback back and follow up of these consultations.

Conclusion

It is possible to provide e-health care through telemedicine to children in Indian rural and semi-urban setting. The e-health can be extended to critically ill children including newborns on a restricted basis.

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  1. Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

    Meenu Singh & Rashmi Ranjan Das

  2. Advanced Pediatric Centre (APC), Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India

    Meenu Singh

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Correspondence to Meenu Singh.

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Singh, M., Das, R.R. Utility of telemedicine for children in India. Indian J Pediatr 77, 73–75 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0292-x

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