A NEW ARTIFICIAL Intelligence system (AI) has been introduced into the county’s hospitals which is helping to save the lives of stroke patients.
The new RapidAI system was installed by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust last month and analyses brain images to help decide whether a patient needs an operation or medication to remove a blood clot.
The new system has already helped over 30 patients receive life-saving treatment they may have otherwise missed.
The software data aids the team in managing hyperacute stroke care by analysing neuroimages.
The technology is part of the decision-making tool helping to facilitate advanced stroke care, which keeps in line with guidelines.
Scans analysed through this software are also accessible to the clinicians at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where stroke patients can be transferred for further treatment.
Clinical lead, Dr Girish Muddegowda, said: “Thanks to this software, clinicians now have advanced decision-making capabilities in a time critical situation which is crucial to stroke recovery.
“Rapid AI is already improving patient stroke services and thrombolysis rates and opening better and quicker communication channels with the Tertiary Centre in Birmingham for advanced patient care.”
Stuart Guy, the directorate manager for the stroke unit at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, said:
“This is an excellent improvement to support the treatment of our stroke patients.
“The benefits include quicker decision making and improved patient pathway services.”
