| Literature DB >> 20190894 |
Abstract
Telemedicine is now an integral part of regular clinical and educational activity in Canadian paediatric cardiac centres. Transmission of echocardiograms is available to most paediatric cardiology centres from regional hospitals, allowing cardiac diagnosis at a distance. Teleconferencing networks are in frequent use for educational purposes, case conferencing and consultation with families. Teleauscultation is being investigated for remote screening of murmurs in children.Entities:
Keywords: Echocardiography; Paediatric cardiology; Telemedicine
Year: 2009 PMID: 20190894 PMCID: PMC2690543 DOI: 10.1093/pch/14.3.156
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Child Health ISSN: 1205-7088 Impact factor: 2.253