Telerobotic ultrasound to provide obstetrical ultrasound services remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal: Journal of telemedicine and telecare
Published Date: Oct 20, 2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Obstetrical ultrasound imaging is critical in identifying at-risk pregnancies and informing clinical management. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated challenges in accessing obstetrical ultrasound for patients in underserved rural and remote communities where this service is not available. This prospective descriptive study describes our experience of providing obstetrical ultrasound services remotely using a telerobotic ultrasound system in a northern Canadian community isolated due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

Authors

  • Scott J Adams
    College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Electronic address: scott.adams@usask.ca.
  • Brent Burbridge
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Leslie Chatterson
    Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Veronica McKinney
    Northern Medical Services, Department of Academic Family Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Paul Babyn
    College of MedicineSaskatchewan Health Authority Saskatoon SK S7K 0M7 Canada.
  • Ivar Mendez
    Department of Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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