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ReviewIndian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine2025

Blockchain in Critical Care.

Prakash Gondode, Christopher Dass, Shailendra Kumar, Amit Malviya, M Ashwin, Puneet Khanna

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Review in Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Prakash GondodeDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1014-8407
Christopher DassDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9314-1472
Shailendra KumarDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1140-5444
Amit MalviyaDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4300-9788
M AshwinDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8061-7315
Puneet KhannaDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9243-9963

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and aims: Intensive care units (ICUs) face growing challenges with cybersecurity, data interoperability, medication safety, and resource management in an increasingly digital healthcare environment. This review explores how blockchain technology can address these issues and improve critical care delivery. Data sources: Relevant literature was sourced from peer-reviewed journals, healthcare cybersecurity reports, and studies on blockchain applications in medical settings. Study selection: Included works focused on blockchain's role in enhancing data security, drug traceability, consent management, and integration with AI tools in ICU contexts. Data synthesis: Blockchain offers tamper-proof health records, decentralized data sharing, and automated smart contracts, potentially transforming ICU operations. Benefits include improved patient safety, resource efficiency, and decision support. However, challenges such as scalability, regulatory concerns, and implementation costs remain. Conclusion: Blockchain holds strong potential to enhance ICU workflows and patient outcomes. Realizing its impact will require collaborative efforts and further research to overcome current limitations. How to cite this article: Gondode P, Dass C, Kumar S, Malviya A, Ashwin M, Khanna P. Blockchain in Critical Care. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(6):525-530.

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BlockchainCritical careDrug traceabilityElectronic health recordsHealthcare cybersecurityIntensive care unit securitySmart contracts

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