Electronic intensive care unit: A perspective amid the COVID-19 era – Need of the day!

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has awakened the need for telemedicine and teleconsultation to continue medical care while maintaining social distancing for safety against infection. The concept of the electronic intensive care unit (e-ICU) is evolving rapidly in developed nations. e-ICU in developing countries like India not only has great potential but also has many roadblocks. This article showcases the concept, advantages, and challenges of e-ICU in India, with a glimpse of the future.