Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 29, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing CBCT and Digital Dental Image Integration with AI-Assisted Digitization
Published on: February 23, 2024
The past, the present and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence in anesthesia and Postanesthesia
1Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA - romain.pirracchio@ucsf.edu.
Abstract:
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has largely penetrated our daily life. Hence, our expectations regarding clinical AI are very high. However, in healthcare and especially in perioperative medicine, the impact of AI is still relatively limited. This is in contrast with an exponential increase in the academic investment and productivity in this field of data science. Implementation challenges are numerous, including technological and regulatory challenges. In addition, the clinical and economic impact of deploying clinical AI at scale is still lacking. However, if these implementation challenges are properly addressed, the potential of AI to profoundly transform our practice is real. If successfully implemented and integrated into the clinical workflow, AI-assisted perioperative medicine could become more preventative and personalized. However, AI implementation is not the final step. New challenges will follow implementation including algorithm maintenance, continuous monitoring, and improvement.
Related Concept Videos
General Anesthesia: Overview
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
Stages of General Anesthesia
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Spinal Anesthesia
Local Anesthetics: Common Agents and Their Applications
Cocaine is an ester of benzoic acid and methylecgogine. It is used to anesthetize and vasoconstrict locally. Currently, it is used primarily for topical applications. It is beneficial for surgeries on the upper respiratory tract, providing anesthesia and shrinking the mucosa. Cocaine in the form of cocaine hydrochloride is...

