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ArticleAnnals of thoracic medicine

Artificial intelligence in respiratory care: Current scenario and future perspective.

Saad Al-Anazi, Awad Al-Omari, Safug Alanazi, Aqeelah Marar, Mohammed Asad, Fadi Alawaji, Salman Alwateid

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Article in Annals of thoracic medicine. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

38 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  11. Artificial intelligence in respiratory medicine: From diagnosis to treatment and future directions.Chinese medical journal pulmonary and critical care medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Saad Al-AnaziLead Clincial Appliaction AzeerTrade (Lowenstein Medical Company), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Awad Al-OmariDepartment of Intensive Care, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Group Hospitals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Safug AlanaziIntensivist, Al Hammadi Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aqeelah MararRespiratory Care Administration, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AsadDepartment of Emergency, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Group Hospitals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fadi AlawajiAr Rass General Hospital, Qassim Health Cluster, Senior Laboratory Specialist, Rass Region, Qassim City, Saudi Arabia.
Salman AlwateidRespiratory Care Administration, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis narrative review aims to explore the current state and future perspective of artificial intelligence (AI) in respiratory care. The objective is to provide insights into the potential impact of AI in this field.

methodsA comprehensive analysis of relevant literature and research studies was conducted to examine the applications of AI in respiratory care and identify areas of advancement. The analysis included studies on remote monitoring, early detection, smart ventilation systems, and collaborative decision-making.

resultsThe obtained results highlight the transformative potential of AI in respiratory care. AI algorithms have shown promising capabilities in enabling tailored treatment plans based on patient-specific data. Remote monitoring using AI-powered devices allows for real-time feedback to health-care providers, enhancing patient care. AI algorithms have also demonstrated the ability to detect respiratory conditions at an early stage, leading to timely interventions and improved outcomes. Moreover, AI can optimize mechanical ventilation through continuous monitoring, enhancing patient comfort and reducing complications. Collaborative AI systems have the potential to augment the expertise of health-care professionals, leading to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies.

conclusionBy improving diagnosis, AI has the potential to revolutionize respiratory care, treatment planning, and patient monitoring. While challenges and ethical considerations remain, the transformative impact of AI in this domain cannot be overstated. By leveraging the advancements and insights from this narrative review, health-care professionals and researchers can continue to harness the power of AI to improve patient outcomes and enhance respiratory care practices. IMPROVEMENTS: Based on the findings, future research should focus on refining AI algorithms to enhance their accuracy, reliability, and interpretability. In addition, attention should be given to addressing ethical considerations, ensuring data privacy, and establishing regulatory frameworks to govern the responsible implementation of AI in respiratory care.

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Algorithmartificial intelligencedatasetsdiagnosticsmachine learningpatient monitoringpulmonary medicinerespiratory careroboticstreatment planning

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PMID38766378
PMCPMC11100474

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