104. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2006
Abstract
Abstract
SO.06.14 Telemedical screening of retinopathy of prematurity Jürgens C., Großjohann R., Tost F.
University Eye Hospital, Greifswald Objective: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a frequent and severe complication in neonatologic intensive care. Without treatment it leads in almost half of the cases to total blindness. Today there are neither feasible devices nor efficient methods for systematic screening and comprehensive documentation of ROP.
Methods: As a part of development of a telemedical screening platform for newborns, we created a module for ROP documentation. An additional digital camera system was used to examine prematuresÂ’ retina.
Results: Especially for ROP screening we developed an electronic patient record that was implemented in the internet based platform for newborn screening. A simple graphical tool generates a diagrammatic representation of retinal findings. In addition we build a camera system using standard components which guarantees mobile application even in confined spaces.
Conclusions: The central storage of all findings in combination with a mobile examination is essential for systematic screening and consequently improves early detection of ROP.
Zurück | Back
|
