Telecritical care is part of the future of Critical Care Medicine in the United States and world. There are various models of implementing TeleICU programs, and one of them is a “hybrid” between on site and tele ICU. 

How can this work in the most effective manner? I asked the perfect person: Dr. Mirko Villanueva of Sound Physicians. He is both a TeleIntensivist and Program Director. His insights are truly invaluable.

To know more about what it’s like to be a teleIntensivist, see my conversation with Dr. Eugene Yeh: https://www.healthcaremusings.com/a-day-in-the-life-telecritical-care-with-dr-eugene-yeh/