170 A Day in the Life of a Tele-ICU Doctor -Jeff Sadowsky MD

A Day in the Life of a Tele ICU Physician with Dr. Jeff Sadowsky

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jeff Sadowsky, a double-boarded physician in internal and ICU medicine, who shares his journey from being a medical student in Romania to founding Robotic Critical Care Services in the U.S. Dr. Sadowsky discusses his experiences and challenges working as a tele ICU physician, the technological advancements in telemedicine, and his dedication to helping critically ill patients. He also talks about the emotional aspects of patient care and the role of AI and telerobots in the ICU and offers advice to physicians considering a career in telemedicine.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:04 Early Life and Career of Dr. Jeff Sadowsky
02:18 Medical School Memories and Challenges
06:24 Telemedicine and ICU Innovations
15:26 Technology in Telemedicine
21:07 The Human Touch in Telemedicine
31:17 Financial Aspects and Operational Details
32:59 Challenges of Night Shifts in ICU
34:12 Backup Physicians and COVID-19 Impact
34:43 Telemedicine and Work-Life Balance
35:15 Managing DKA and Patient Outcomes
36:45 Telemedicine During COVID-19
38:32 Professional and Financial Satisfaction
45:11 Telemedicine Technology and Future Innovations
53:45 Ethical Concerns in Telemedicine
01:04:16 Advice for Aspiring Tele-ICU Physicians