Tele-intensive Care Unit Market Trends

Tele-intensive Care Unit Market Trends

Rising number of the geriatric population plays a pivotal role in the tele-intensive care unit industry. As people age, they are more likely to develop chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disorders, and neurological conditions. These conditions often require frequent monitoring and management, which can be facilitated through these systems.
 

• According to the United Health Foundation, the U.S. had around 58 million adults who were aged 65 and older, accounting for 17.3% of the nation's population in 2022.
   
• Elderly individuals are more susceptible to critical illnesses and medical emergencies that require intensive care. Tele-ICU enables remote intensivists to monitor these patients closely even when they are not physically present in the ICU. This continuous monitoring helps in early identification and rapid diagnostics of deteriorating conditions and prompt intervention.
   
• Further, many geriatric patients have limited mobility making it challenging for them to travel for regular hospital visits. Consequently, tele-ICU provides a way for these patients to receive specialized care from the comfort of their homes or local healthcare facilities. This can improve access to critical care services for populations in rural or underserved areas.