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Trauma Outcome Predictor: An Artificial Intelligence Interactive Smartphone Tool to Predict Outcomes in Trauma Patients
Jul 01, 2021
The researchers utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to create a morbidity risk calculator for trauma patients. Further possible application of this app would allow medical staff to create benchmarks of trauma care, in addition to further specializing bedside counseling.
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Maurer LR, Bertsimas D, Bouardi HT, El Hechi M, El Moheb M, Giannoutsou K, Zhuo D, Dunn J, Velmahos GC, Kaafarani HMA. Trauma outcome predictor: An artificial intelligence interactive smartphone tool to predict outcomes in trauma patients. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2021;91(1):93-99. DOI:10.1097/TA.0000000000003158
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