During the first 9 months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many emergency departments (EDs) experimented with telehealth applications to reduce virus exposure, decrease visit volume, and conserve personal protective equipment. We interviewed ED leaders who implemented telehealth programs to inform responses to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies.

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迎接大流行的挑战：美国急诊科的远程医疗创新

在 2019 年冠状病毒病 (COVID-19) 大流行的前 9 个月，许多急诊科 (ED) 尝试了远程医疗应用程序，以减少病毒暴露、减少就诊量并保护个人防护设备。我们采访了实施远程医疗计划的 ED 领导者，以告知对持续的 COVID-19 大流行和未来紧急情况的反应。