Aaron M Fields1, Kevin M Fields, Jeremy W Cannon. 1. Department of Anesthesiology, 59th MSGS\SGOOJ 2200 Bergquist Dr # 1, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA. aaron.fields.1@us.af.mil
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss closed-loop systems, the engineering behind them, and the application of these systems. RECENT FINDINGS: The literature demonstrates that closed-loop systems can be used for controlling the depth of anesthesia, muscle relaxation, blood pressure, intravascular volume, and blood glucose levels. SUMMARY: The future anesthesiologist may devote less time to easily delegated tasks when in the operating room. The ability of computers to maintain variables in a set range allows some tasks to be automated. Although monitoring of these systems will never be completely eliminated, the necessity for minute-to-minute intervention may.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss closed-loop systems, the engineering behind them, and the application of these systems. RECENT FINDINGS: The literature demonstrates that closed-loop systems can be used for controlling the depth of anesthesia, muscle relaxation, blood pressure, intravascular volume, and blood glucose levels. SUMMARY: The future anesthesiologist may devote less time to easily delegated tasks when in the operating room. The ability of computers to maintain variables in a set range allows some tasks to be automated. Although monitoring of these systems will never be completely eliminated, the necessity for minute-to-minute intervention may.
Authors: George W Carpenter; Holly G Myers; Eric A Sherer; Katie A Evans; D Patrick O'Neal Journal: IEEE J Transl Eng Health Med Date: 2018-11-01 Impact factor: 3.316