A single center prospective before-and-after proof-of-concept study to evaluate a telemedicine center for the PACU.
A proof-of-concept study in perioperative telemedicine that aims to demonstrate the (i) acceptability and (ii) utility of integrating telemedicine into the PACU environment. This proof-of-concept study will be conducted in the PACU.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
560
Decision-support software, customized for the PACU environment, Interaction between the telemedicine center and the PACU
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Difference in Time to PACU Discharge Determination From Observation to Interaction Phase
The difference in discharge readiness time between the observation and interaction phases will be compared
Time frame: up to 1 day
Demonstrate the Potential Ability of a Remote Telemedicine Center for the PACU to Assist With PACU Functions.
Percent of patients the telemedicine center participated in the hand-off process from OR to the PACU in both the observation and interaction phases. Participation by the telemedicine center was successful if the telemedicine center could both remotely join the hand-off process and collect relevant patient care information.
Time frame: up to 1 day
Detection of Physiological Derangements in PACU Patients
The proportion of physiological derangements identified in the telemedicine center in both the observation and interaction phases
Time frame: approximately 1 day
Identification of Symptoms Requiring Treatment in PACU Patients
Number of patients identified with symptoms requiring treatment in PACU such as pain or nausea in both the observation and interaction phases
Time frame: approximately 1 day
Recognition of Situations Requiring Emergency Medical Intervention
The number of patients identified requiring emergency medical intervention in both the observation and interaction phases
Time frame: approximately 1 day
Determination of Patient Readiness for PACU Discharge
Number of patients determined to be ready for PACU discharge prior to documentation by the PACU Team in both the observation and interaction phases
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Time frame: approximately 1 day