In the Journals: IT Bundle Reduces Mortality; Commentary Examines Comparative Effectiveness Research abstract of an article posted in the April 12, 2010 issue of Archive of Internal Medicine
at https://www.ecri.org/PatientSafety/HrcReports/Pages/AlertListing.aspx?alert=4587&ref=https://www.ecri.org/PatientSafety/HrcReports/Pages/HRC_Public_Alerts.aspx
The researchers found that a combination of healthcare information technology (HIT) and remote intensivists reduced mortality by 30%. Ventilator use was reduced by 5%. The study included 1,913 patients.
(Chapter 22 on telehealth)
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