A new AI tool called SepsisLab is helping doctors in hospitals predict a patient’s risk of sepsis within just four hours. Sepsis is a serious condition that can lead to organ failure if not treated quickly. This tool was created with input from healthcare professionals in emergency rooms and ICUs, making it more accurate than other AI tools.
SepsisLab works by using patient data from electronic health records and shows doctors how specific information affects the risk prediction. It even identifies missing data and shows how adding just a small amount of new information can greatly improve accuracy. For example, by adding only 8% of additional data, the tool’s accuracy improved by 11%.
This AI system not only predicts sepsis risk but also provides recommendations for lab tests and treatments that could change a patient’s risk. It updates its predictions every hour as new data comes in, helping doctors make better decisions faster.
SepsisLab is a collaboration between computer scientists and doctors, aiming to put physicians in control of AI-assisted decision-making. This tool could change the way sepsis is managed, making it easier for doctors to catch this dangerous condition early and treat it effectively.
Source: techexplorist
