Remote Diagnostics

Abstract

In response to the many health concerns of the current Covid-19 pandemic, radiologists and imaging technicians worldwide have presented significant demand for portable imaging in “the front lines”—including pandemic treatment centers, emergency care centers and triage facilities. As a result of this demand, hospital bedside ultrasound screening of respiratory & cardiovascular disorders are now expanding in popularity to identify disorders that may be related to Coronavirus pathogen response. Renamed “the modern stethoscope,” the handheld ultrasound provides visual evidence of many organs in their current state or condition. Matching the many field advantages of the portable nature of ultrasound devices with the surge of tele-health/telemedicine solutions, remote training procedures and e-file sharing capabilities supports the future of immediate data access and diagnostic accuracy. This report provides a practical overview of the entire remote screening process while providing a full breakdown on each element of the testing process.