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20 February 2025 | Posted by angela.tuduri

Artificial intelligence in medical emergencies

Can artificial intelligence save lives in emergency situations?

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of medical emergencies is transforming healthcare, improving the speed and efficiency of decision making in critical situations. A clear example is the SAVE-EM project (Support Assistant for Vital Emergencies - Enhanced Memory), recently awarded by the Unicaja Foundation for its innovation in biomedicine.  

This virtual assistant, developed by the 061 Health Emergency Center, uses generative AI to help healthcare professionals in emergency management. By integrating up-to-date medical protocols and clinical guidelines, SAVE-EM optimizes response times and improves the quality of patient care.  

SAVE-EM: A step forward in emergency care  

Imagine being in an emergency situation where every second counts. In these cases, healthcare workers must make quick and accurate decisions, often under pressure and with limited information. SAVE-EM acts as an intelligent co-pilot, providing real-time recommendations based on AI algorithms and verified medical data.  

This system not only helps to follow proper protocols, but also reduces human error, a key factor in high-stress situations. In addition, its continuous learning capability allows it to improve with each case analyzed, adapting to the specific needs of emergency teams.  

In recent tests, professionals who have used SAVE-EM report increased confidence in decision-making and reduced response times. Advances such as these point the way to a more efficient and safer healthcare system for all.  

Key benefits of SAVE-EM  

  • Optimization of response time: Provides real-time recommendations to streamline decision making.  

  • Reduction of human errors: Helps to follow updated medical protocols, minimizing failures in critical situations. 

  • Increased confidence for healthcare professionals: Facilitates emergency management with accurate and verified information.  

  • Learning and continuous improvement: Your AI is updated with each case analyzed, improving its performance over time.  

  • More efficient and safer medical care: Improves the quality of healthcare service and patient prognosis.  

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  • Engineering and health technology: applications in telemedicine, artificial intelligence and big data.  

  • Health sciences: knowledge in physiology, anatomy and biomechanics.  

  • Management and innovation: Entrepreneurship in technologies applied to medicine.  

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