Title :
Telemedicine applications in otoloryngology
Author :
Heneghan, Conor ; Sclafani, A.P. ; Stern, Jordan ; Ginsburg, Jeffrey
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. Dublin, Ireland
Abstract :
This article considers both store-and-forward and interactive applications of telemedicine in otolaryngology (the branch of medicine relating to the ears, nose, and throat) and reports on our clinical findings on the accuracy of tele-otolaryngology consults reported from our telemedicine test-bed at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. We outline some potential store-and-forward applications in our field and conclude with an outlook on the potential relevance of telemedicine in the practice of otolaryngology
Keywords :
biomedical communication; ear; teleconferencing; telemedicine; accuracy of consults; clinical findings; fiber optic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy; interactive applications; otolaryngology; otoscopy; remote consultations; store-and-forward applications; telemedicine applications; videoconferencing; Biomedical imaging; Ear; Legislation; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Medical tests; Nose; Pathology; Telemedicine; Urban areas;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
