AI demonstrated 99.6% sensitivity and 98.8% specificity in detecting vial change errors. One of the authors of the study, Dr. Kelly Michaelsen said that the system can be an important safety measure, especially in operating rooms, intensive care units and emergency rooms.
Errors in prescribing medications are the most common occurrence in anesthesia, accounting for approximately 5-10% of all medications prescribed. Each year, injection-related side effects affect 1.2 million patients and cost $5.1 billion.
The new system, together with the GoPro camera, allows you to detect the contents of vials and syringes and provide warnings before administering the medication to the patient. This could significantly increase safety and effectiveness in medical applications.
Source: Ferra
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