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Ahmed Shaikh1, Dhruv Patel1, Ankit Sakhuja2
1Institute for Critical Care Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Abstract:
Critical care medicine is undergoing a major transformation driven by rapid technological innovation, digital integration, and telemedicine. This article examines how modern intensive care units (ICUs) are evolving into data-rich, precision environments equipped with advanced monitoring, organ support, and predictive analytics. Innovations such as artificial intelligence-enhanced decision support, portable ultrasound, and tele-ICU platforms are expanding diagnostic accuracy, remote access, and timely interventions. By tracing historical milestones to emerging technologies like smart ICUs and wearable biosensors, this article highlights the shift toward anticipatory, personalized care. It underscores the importance of evidence-based adoption to ensure these tools improve outcomes.
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