[Telemedicine: application in the neurological emergencies]

Abstract

Telemedicine covers different fields going from teleconsultation to tele expertise. Thanks to different national and international studies, telemedicine applied to stroke (telestroke) should be considered as reliable, sure and efficient. Securized specific networks and standardised procedures are required. Telestroke can be used at each stage of stroke and every kind of stroke can benefit this technic. The main limitation is the lack of specific financial retribution.