uSINE
The world’s first artificial intelligence-powered (AI) ultrasound guided automated spinal landmark identification system, uSINE®
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital has implemented the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered (AI) ultrasound guided automated spinal landmark identification system, uSINE®, to help women achieve successful spinal anaesthesia at the first attempt during childbirth. uSINE® harnesses technology to improve the quality of anaesthesia and to reduce complications.
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uSine® transforms delivery of anaesthesia for women in childbirth:
- Ultrasound imaging and AI identifies the right location and right angle of spinal needle insertion
- Successful spinal anaesthesia at 1st attempt
- Enhanced safety and precision leads to better health outcomes
- Clinical trials showed success rates of 1st attempt at 92% (healthy weight women) and 82% (obese women), compared to conventional method of 70% (healthy weight women) and 43% (obese women)
More about the project:
Link is available here.