Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine: A Primer for the Nonexpert.

Division

South Atlantic

Hospital

Orange Park Medical Center

Document Type

Manuscript

Publication Date

4-1-2025

Keywords

artificial intelligence, education, informatics, machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks

Disciplines

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Emergency Medicine | Health Information Technology | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized to augment the practice of emergency medicine due to rapid technological advances and breakthroughs. AI applications have been used to enhance triage systems, predict disease-specific risk, estimate staffing needs, forecast patient decompensation, and interpret imaging findings in the emergency department setting. This article aims to help readers without formal training become informed end-users of AI in emergency medicine. The authors will briefly discuss the principles and key terminology of AI, the reasons for its rising popularity, its potential applications in the emergency department setting, and its limitations. Additionally, resources for further self-studying will also be provided.

Publisher or Conference

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

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