Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: A Literature Review

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming medical fields, particularly emergency medicine (EM), where timely decision-making is crucial. AI offers potential benefits in diagnostic accuracy, patient care optimization, and workflow efficiency within emergency departments (EDs)....

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Main Authors: Gracjan Sitarek, Marta Żerek
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2024-11-01
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description Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming medical fields, particularly emergency medicine (EM), where timely decision-making is crucial. AI offers potential benefits in diagnostic accuracy, patient care optimization, and workflow efficiency within emergency departments (EDs). Purpose of Work This review aims to synthesize recent advancements in AI applications within emergency medicine, focusing on diagnostic support, patient triage, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and workflow optimization. Additionally, we highlight the potential benefits, challenges, and future directions for AI in EM. Material and Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. We reviewed peer-reviewed articles from 2008 to 2024, focusing on AI-driven solutions in EDs. Keywords included "artificial intelligence," "emergency medicine," "machine learning," and "clinical decision support." Studies were selected based on their relevance to AI applications in EM, diagnostic improvements, and operational efficiency. The results highlight the promising role of AI in improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing overcrowding, optimizing triage processes, and addressing clinician workload. However, challenges like ethical concerns, data bias, and the need for clinical validation remain. Further research is necessary to integrate AI more effectively in clinical practice.
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spelling doaj-art-3579078896ad48d28cfd643392d1c0b42025-08-20T02:23:05ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182024-11-013310.12775/QS.2024.33.55839Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: A Literature ReviewGracjan Sitarek0Marta Żerek1Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Opolu, University of Opole, PolandUniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Opolu, University of Opole, PolandIntroduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming medical fields, particularly emergency medicine (EM), where timely decision-making is crucial. AI offers potential benefits in diagnostic accuracy, patient care optimization, and workflow efficiency within emergency departments (EDs). Purpose of Work This review aims to synthesize recent advancements in AI applications within emergency medicine, focusing on diagnostic support, patient triage, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and workflow optimization. Additionally, we highlight the potential benefits, challenges, and future directions for AI in EM. Material and Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases. We reviewed peer-reviewed articles from 2008 to 2024, focusing on AI-driven solutions in EDs. Keywords included "artificial intelligence," "emergency medicine," "machine learning," and "clinical decision support." Studies were selected based on their relevance to AI applications in EM, diagnostic improvements, and operational efficiency. The results highlight the promising role of AI in improving diagnostic accuracy, reducing overcrowding, optimizing triage processes, and addressing clinician workload. However, challenges like ethical concerns, data bias, and the need for clinical validation remain. Further research is necessary to integrate AI more effectively in clinical practice. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/55839Artificial intelligenceemergency medicinehealthcare innovationAI ethics
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emergency medicine
healthcare innovation
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