[Telemedical pre-hospital diagnosis of a patient with thoracic aortic dissection]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2008 Sep 29;170(40):3121-2.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Thoracic aortic dissection is a life-threatening emergency that must be met and surmounted immediately to increase survival. In this case, telemedicine involving ECG and GSM-based communication between the patient in the ambulance and the centre doctor was used to obtain remote pre-hospital suspicion of aorta dissection. Thus, the ambulance was re-routed directly to a specialized unit where the diagnosis was confirmed and immediate and successful surgical treatment was performed. Telemedicine allowing direct communication between the patient and the doctor is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ambulances
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis*
  • Computer Communication Networks
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Remote Consultation
  • Telemedicine / methods*
  • Telemetry