The Future of Critical Care

The practice of caring for the critically ill has changed dramatically over the past 75 years, and the next 75 years will likely see similar dramatic changes. Integrating new models of care, where technology-dependent critical care can be provided anywhere, and where new models of data integration through artificial intelligence and novel monitoring techniques can all be transformative to how patients with critical illness receive care. This article will describe some possibilities for the future of critical care, while also emphasizing the importance of focusing on patient well-being and health equity during periods of rapid technological innovation.