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Critical care and the World Wide Web
1Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. jvaron@bcm.tmc.edu
Critical Care Clinics
|August 12, 1999
Summary
The Internet, originating in 1969, has rapidly expanded and is now an invaluable tool for critical care practitioners, offering diverse applications for daily tasks and information access.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Medicine
- Information Technology
Background:
- The Internet originated in 1969 with a four-computer network.
- It has experienced exponential growth, with traffic doubling every 100 days.
- Over 100 million people are now online worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the historical development of the Internet.
- To highlight common Internet applications beneficial for critical care practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Historical overview of the Internet's evolution.
- Identification and discussion of relevant online resources and applications.
Main Results:
- The Internet's vastness covers all human interests, including specialized medical fields.
- It serves as a crucial resource for accessing information like radiology images and case scenarios.
- The Internet is increasingly indispensable for critical care providers.
Conclusions:
- The Internet's historical trajectory demonstrates its rapid expansion and utility.
- Its diverse applications significantly enhance the capabilities and efficiency of critical care professionals.