Key result
Remote preanesthetic evaluation via telemedicine and AI may reduce costs and emissions without increasing cancellations.
Why the study?
Advancements in medical information technology and the need for patient and doctor safety during COVID-19 have expanded telemedicine adaptation, prompting an examination of remote execution of preanesthetic evaluation.
Remote preanesthetic evaluation using telemedicine and digital tools is a feasible and effective alternative to in-person visits, though fully automated systems require further technological development.
Should not yet change preanesthetic practices; hypothesis-generating for cost and emission reductions pending randomized trials.
Recent years have witnessed multiple advancements in the field of information technology in medicine. The need to ensure patient and doctor safety during COVID-19 resulted in improved telemedicine adaptation across various fields, including anaesthesiology. In this review, the authors examine the current state of the elements of preanesthetic evaluation and their remote execution using current and future telemedical facilities and technologies, as well as the potential of future advancements in this field.
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Pasternak et al. (2024) conducted a review in Preanesthetic evaluation. Remote preanesthetic evaluation vs. Face-to-face evaluation was evaluated. Remote preanesthetic evaluation using telemedicine and AI tools shows potential to reduce costs and emissions while maintaining similar cancellation rates and patient satisfaction.
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