Improving emergency care for children using telemedicine in ambulances
Feasibility and Efficacy of Ambulance-Based mhealth for Pediatric Emergencies (FEAMER) Trial
This study is looking to improve how kids get care during emergencies by using telemedicine in ambulances, so that emergency medical teams can talk to pediatric specialists while on the way to the hospital, helping to keep kids safe and healthy during their transport.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11064186 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the care of children experiencing acute medical emergencies by implementing telemedicine in ambulances. The project will involve a cluster randomized trial where some ambulances will be equipped with teleconsultation technology to connect emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with pediatric specialists. By monitoring the Pediatric Early Warning Signs (PEWS) during transport, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes as children are transferred to emergency departments. The research will also focus on building local capacity for mobile health (m-health) initiatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing acute medical emergencies requiring ambulance transport.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing acute emergencies or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of complications and improve survival rates for children facing acute medical emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telemedicine for emergency care, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Razzak, Junaid Abdul — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Razzak, Junaid Abdul
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.