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ArticleArchivos de cardiologia de Mexico2025

Telemedicine in critical care: collaborative experience in postoperative pediatric cardiac care.

María Althabe, Paula Martínez-Da Bove, Celeste Arancibia, Mercedes Montonati, Sandra Chuchuy, Doris Flores, Noelia De Maio, Mariana Fenoy, Edgardo Rodríguez, Laura Selvatici

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Article in Archivos de cardiologia de Mexico, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

10 authors.

María AlthabeUnidad de Cuidados Intensivos 35, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires.
Paula Martínez-Da BoveUnidad de Cuidados Intensivos 35, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires.
Celeste ArancibiaTerapia Intensiva Pediátrica, Hospital Materno-Infantil de Salta, Salta.
Mercedes MontonatiUnidad de Cuidados Intensivos 35, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires.
Sandra ChuchuyTerapia Intensiva Pediátrica, Hospital Materno-Infantil de Salta, Salta.
Doris FloresTerapia Intensiva Pediátrica, Hospital Materno-Infantil de Salta, Salta.
Noelia De MaioUnidad de Cuidados Intensivos 35, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires.
Mariana FenoyUnidad de Cuidados Intensivos 35, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires.
Edgardo RodríguezRelaciones Institucionales, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires. Argentina.
Laura SelvaticiRelaciones Institucionales, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires. Argentina.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTelehealth applied to the perioperative care of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease facilitates sharing experiences and provides valuable support to institutions initiating cardiac surgery programs, improving the quality of patient care. The primary goal of this study is to describe the implementation and initial results of a collaborative telehealth program between two cardiac centers with different complexity.

methodThree teleconsultations per patient were programed, one preoperative to identify risks and discuss postoperative strategies, the second immediate after admission, and the last on day 2 pop. Demographic data, diagnosis, and surgical procedures (RACHS-1 scale) were recorded. A satisfaction survey was completed at the end of the process for each patient. A descriptive analysis was performed (Stata

resultsOne hundred and twenty-three patients were consulted in 154 connections, with an average of 25 min consultation. Diagnoses included ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and aortic coartation. The proportion of patients undergoing more complex procedures (RACHS-1 ≥ 3) increased from 9.5 to 35%. Survey results indicated that teleconsultation significantly contributed to problem-solving and understanding (100%), suggested new studies (18.6%), or new diagnoses (16.3%), modifications in therapeutic proposals (37.2%), and follow-up protocols (49%). Connectivity issues (41.8%) and challenges in coordinating consultation schedules (42%) were identified as the main difficulties.

conclusionsThroughout the program, the complexity of RACHS-1 ≥ 3 procedures increased from 9.5 to 35%. Teleconsultation demonstrated notable enhancements in understanding and problem-solving capabilities, despite challenges in connectivity and scheduling coordination.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresCritical CareHeart Defects, CongenitalPostoperative CareTelemedicineAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleCirugía de cardiopatía congénitaCongenital heart diseaseCuidados intensivos cardiovascularesPediatric cardiac intensive careTelehealthTelemedicina

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PMCPMC12058094

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