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Teleanesthesia: The Possibilities in Clinical Practice

Kornnika Yangan¹, Pongsagon Vichitvejpaisal², Napichayakarn Phanthananphokhin¹, Chanitda Pantabtim¹, Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal¹

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¹ Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; ² Digital Technology Program, 
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand

Teleanesthesia, an innovative approach in clinical practice, involves the remote delivery and management of anesthesia services. The present article delved into the myriad possibilities and benefits of teleanesthesia, highlighting its potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery. Leveraging videoconferencing and remote monitoring, teleanesthesia addresses geographical barriers, providing improved access to anesthesia services in remote areas while minimizing patient travel and associated costs. This approach offers heightened convenience and flexibility for both patients and providers.
Despite these advantages, critical considerations must be considered, which include ensuring patient safety, addressing issues of equipment reliability and connectivity, and establishing standardized protocols. The present article emphasized the need to address patient attitudes and acceptance of teleanesthesia, along with ensuring equitable access and minimizing potential disparities in healthcare delivery.
Collaboration emerges as a pivotal theme, emphasizing the importance of partnerships among anesthesiologists, telehealth providers, and technology companies. By fostering collaboration, the present article envisioned a future for teleanesthesia that went beyond its current capabilities, anticipating significant advancements in anesthesia practice and in patient care, and a transformative impact on the broader landscape of healthcare delivery. The integration of teleanesthesia holds the promise of reshaping traditional healthcare models and fostering a new era of accessible and patient-centric anesthesia services.

Received 9 November 2023 | Revised 9 January 2024 | Accepted 10 January 2024
DOI: 10.35755/jmedassocthai.2024.2.13939

Keywords : Teleanesthesia; Telemedicine; Anesthesia practice; Healthcare services


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