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The Positive Impacts of Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesia and Anesthesia Technology

Document Type : Review Article

Author

Ezzadeen Hadi Mohammad Al kaiati

Bart Al-Anan Hospital, Sana, Yemen

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2025.2057922.1056
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming healthcare, with its impact becoming increasingly evident across various medical disciplines. The most promising and novel applications of AI are found in anesthesiology, where it is enhancing patient safety, clinical decision-making, and individualized care practices. Anesthesiologists face the complex task of maintaining anesthetic stability throughout surgical procedures, where even variations in patient parameters can lead to adverse outcomes. In this context, AI is emerging as a powerful tool that enhances the precision and effectiveness of anesthetic operations.
The function of AI in anesthesiology includes several essential areas, such as improving operating room safety and tailoring medication dosages to the specific needs of individual patients. AI systems employ advanced machine learning algorithms to examine vast data from real-time physiological monitoring devices, such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate. These devices can detect subtle changes in vital signs, providing early warnings of potential outcomes and supplying clinicians with evidence-based treatment alternatives.
Moreover, AI is substantially enhancing the personalization of anesthetic administration. By evaluating patient-specific characteristics, including demographics, medical history, and genetic predispositions, AI systems can predict optimal medication dosages, mitigating risks of under- or overdose and enhancing recovery times. Furthermore, AI-driven predictive analytics can forecast patient-specific risks, including the likelihood of adverse reactions or postoperative complications, allowing anesthesiologists to execute preventive measures.
This research aims to analyze the various ways in which AI is enhancing anesthesiology, encompassing sophisticated monitoring systems, predictive tools, and personalized treatment strategies. The advancement of AI significantly enhances anesthetic treatments, promising safer, more efficient, and highly tailored patient care in both surgical and non-surgical contexts.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anesthesia
Anesthesiology
Machine Learning
Predictive Tools

Subjects

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Personalized and Precision Medicine Journal
Volume 10, Issue 37 - Serial Number 37
Original article
Spring 2025
Pages 9-19

  • Receive Date 17 February 2025
  • Revise Date 14 April 2025
  • Accept Date 28 May 2025

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