Tele-Emergency: JIPMER Experience

Telemedicine has various utilities through telepresence technology. For the resident undertaking medical training, it is imperative to guide him during the course of his training period; this may not be likely practically. Through telepresence technology a teacher presence can be felt anytime. In emergency cases, it may not be feasible for the consultant to be available but through telepresence technology, it seems likely. Even in situation where consultant is not available in the vicinity, he/she can guide the resident through this technology. With consultant, other residents who are interested in the procedure can also participate and learn simultaneously. We share our experience of telemedicine in the management of emergency cases.