Virtual EMG: Safe and Effective Remote Supervision and Reporting.

IF 3.1 3区 医学 Q2 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Muscle & Nerve Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-16 DOI:10.1002/mus.28479
Khadija Brouillette, Corey Bacher, Charles D Kassardjian
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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the implementation of virtual care in healthcare, revealing challenges and opportunities in the use of remote healthcare services. Electromyography (EMG) traditionally requires in-person interaction, limiting access for patients in remote or underserved areas. This study explores the feasibility of performing needle EMG remotely, a concept referred to as "virtual EMG," whereby an experienced clinician supervises a technician from a different location using virtual tools. We developed a system utilizing remote video technology, a high-resolution camera, and Bluetooth communication devices to allow real-time observation and guidance of EMG procedures. The system was tested across three phases: (1) initial setup within the same facility, (2) refinement with higher quality video and communication tools, and (3) application in a clinical scenario involving a complex patient case. Our findings suggest that virtual EMG can be performed safely and effectively, providing accurate diagnostic information while reducing the need for patient travel and in-person contact. The implementation of virtual EMG has the potential to improve access to neuromuscular diagnostics, especially in rural and remote areas, aligning with the healthcare goals of enhancing patient experience, reducing costs, and promoting access. Further investigations are needed to validate this approach across various clinical scenarios and geographical locations.

虚拟肌电图:安全有效的远程监控和报告。
2019冠状病毒病大流行加速了虚拟医疗在医疗保健领域的实施,揭示了使用远程医疗服务的挑战和机遇。肌电图(EMG)传统上需要面对面的互动,限制了偏远或服务不足地区患者的访问。本研究探讨了远程执行针式肌电图的可行性,这一概念被称为“虚拟肌电图”,即经验丰富的临床医生使用虚拟工具监督来自不同地点的技术人员。我们开发了一个利用远程视频技术、高分辨率相机和蓝牙通信设备的系统,可以实时观察和指导肌电过程。该系统分为三个阶段进行测试:(1)在同一设施内进行初始设置,(2)使用更高质量的视频和通信工具进行改进,以及(3)在涉及复杂患者病例的临床场景中应用。我们的研究结果表明,虚拟肌电图可以安全有效地进行,提供准确的诊断信息,同时减少患者旅行和面对面接触的需要。虚拟肌电图的实施有可能改善神经肌肉诊断的可及性,特别是在农村和偏远地区,与增强患者体验、降低成本和促进可及性的医疗保健目标保持一致。需要进一步的研究来验证这种方法在不同临床场景和地理位置的有效性。
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Muscle & Nerve
Muscle & Nerve 医学-临床神经学
CiteScore
6.40
自引率
5.90%
发文量
287
审稿时长
3-6 weeks
期刊介绍: Muscle & Nerve is an international and interdisciplinary publication of original contributions, in both health and disease, concerning studies of the muscle, the neuromuscular junction, the peripheral motor, sensory and autonomic neurons, and the central nervous system where the behavior of the peripheral nervous system is clarified. Appearing monthly, Muscle & Nerve publishes clinical studies and clinically relevant research reports in the fields of anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, electrophysiology and electrodiagnosis, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, and virology. The Journal welcomes articles and reports on basic clinical electrophysiology and electrodiagnosis. We expedite some papers dealing with timely topics to keep up with the fast-moving pace of science, based on the referees'' recommendation.
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