What is TelePulmonary & Critical Care Service?
Telepulmonology is a way doctors help you with lung problems using technology to provide support for critical care. Hospitals are faced with a growing need to help patients with urgent and difficult conditions, around the clock. Imagine having a special doctor being able to visit you at NMC Health anytime through a computer or a phone. That is what happens with telepulmonary critical care.
Doctors who specialize in lungs, called pulmonologists, can check on how you are breathing, ask questions about your health, and even look at special pictures of your lungs, all from far away. This is helpful because it means you can get the care you need without having to travel far, which can be especially important when you quickly need that special doctor’s advice.
These special doctors work with the providers and staff at NMC Health to bring some of the best experts in this field of medicine right to our patients when every minute counts.
How Can Telepulmonary Services Help You?
Telepulmonary services can make healthcare easier for you and your family. Here’s how:
Benefits of Telepulmonary Services
Here are some of the ways these services make things better for you and your family:
- Stay at Your Local Hospital: You can get the care you need and are less likely to move to another hospital. This keeps you close to home and in a place you know and trust.
- Go Home Sooner: Lung experts can quickly find out what’s wrong and start treatment. This can help you faster, and may let you leave the hospital sooner.
- Spend Less Time on Machines: If you need a ventilator, lung experts can help manage your care. This might mean less time on the machine and fewer complications.
- Help With Hard Cases: Even if you need major surgery or have a serious condition, specialists can advise your doctors to ensure you get the best care.
Who Can Use Telepulmonary Services?
These services are helpful for many people, including:
- Those with Breathing Problems: If you have asthma, COPD, or other lung issues, specialists can create a care plan just for you.
- ICU Patients: If you’re in the ICU and need breathing help, like a ventilator, specialists can guide your treatment in real time.
- Post-Surgery Patients: If you’ve had a big surgery and might face breathing challenges, these services aid in safe recovery.
- Sudden Breathing Issues: If you have pneumonia or another sudden breathing problem, specialists can quickly assist you.
We’ve partnered with the nation’s leading multispecialty telemedicine group, Access TeleCare, so you can stay close to home for essential health care.