Health Minister Gerlach: Telemedicine is revolutionizing disaster protection!

Health Minister Gerlach: Telemedicine is revolutionizing disaster protection!

Bavaria's Health Minister Judith Gerlach underlined the importance of disaster prevention and telemedicine during her recent visit to the Würzburg University Hospital (UKW). At a time when crisis scenarios such as natural disasters or pandemics are becoming increasingly likely, it is crucial to be well prepared. Gerlach emphasized the role of the UKW, which is actively involved in disaster medicine, and particularly praised the successful establishment of teleintensive care in the Free State. Loud in-und-um-schweinfurt.de The committed specialists from the UKW carried out regular exercises to test their operational capability. The last exercise took place in February in cooperation with the Bundeswehr, where the aim was to care for contaminated patients.

The UKW is not only concerned with theoretical preparations, but has also taken practical steps to be able to act effectively in crisis situations. In addition, the elective course “Disaster Medicine” was introduced for medical students last winter semester. Here, future doctors learn how to react quickly and efficiently in emergencies. Prof. Dr. Ralf-Ingo Ernestus pointed out the great importance of regional networks in crisis situations, which enable institutions to act flexibly and react quickly.

Innovative telemedicine for the future

Another highlight of the visit was the presentation of the new teleintensive care unit, which enables UKW doctors to provide advice in partner hospitals via Zoom. This is done using a specially developed technology that is coordinated as part of a pilot project for teleintensive care in the Free State. With a focus on ease of use and cost-effective solutions, the expertise from maximum care should be made available across the board. med.uni-wuerzburg.de reports that particular attention is paid to ensuring data protection.

The teleintensive care vehicle is not only a technical marvel, but also a step in the right direction to improve healthcare in crisis situations. Other clinics, such as those in Kitzinger Land and Lohr, are also part of this exciting project. Further university hospitals in Bavaria are to be connected by the end of the year in order to create a comprehensive network.

The role of telemedicine in civil defense

The developments surrounding telemedicine are not only limited to the Würzburg University Hospital. The “TeleSAN” research project shows how important telemedicine is in civil defense. It aims to ensure medical health care even in times of crisis. The focus is on real-time communication between medical professionals and patients and the use of special apps. Loud bbk.bund.de The TeleSAN app has the potential to significantly improve medical care in difficult situations by also enabling the transmission of vital parameters.

Close cooperation between authorities, medical institutions and technology companies is essential. It is important to develop clear guidelines and standards for telemedicine care in crisis situations to ensure that both medical professionals and less qualified personnel are able to find the right course.

In summary, it can be said that the efforts in disaster prevention and the use of telemedicine in Bavaria are important steps that can have both local and national benefits. A good concept that is convincing and gives us a broader position in times of crisis!