The operational medicine artificial intelligence (OpMedAI) network brings together clinical experts and technology development teams that aim to automate processes to maximize throughput of operational medical systems from Role 1 (prehospital /point of Injury) to Role 3 (Theater Hospitals). The OpMedAI network stems from the idea that multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinical researcher, clinicians, and regulatory experts are necessary to develop and translate artificial intelligent (AI) for safety-critical clinical applications. The OpMedAI Network operates under the leadership of LTC Brian J. Kirkwood, DDS, MS. LTC Kirkwood is a comprehensive dentist and dental research officer at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR). The pilot project under the OpMedAI network via the Metis Foundation is the development of an AI-enhanced medical device designed for use by medics on the battlefield. Other key investigators include Dr. Laura Brattain, PhD in Engineering Science, faculty with tenue at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Jose Salinas, PhD in Computer Science from the USAISR and LTC Steven G. Schauer, DO, MS, lead investigator of the ALERT Lab.

Areas of interests are:

  • Emergency medicine, critical care, and expeditionary dentistry AI applications
  • AI-enhanced portable medical devices
  • AI technology to monitor inputs from wearable sensors and provide biofeedback.

 

The Army is Exploring AI for Battlefield Anesthesia 🤖💉

The U.S. Army is testing an AI-powered tool to assist in administering anesthesia on the battlefield. This technology aims to help medics provide life-saving care in high-stress environments where trained anesthesiologists may not be available. The AI system could autonomously monitor patients and adjust anesthesia levels, ensuring safer and more efficient surgeries in combat zones.
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🚀 Advancing Military Medical Research with AI! 🏥🤖

At Metis Foundation, we are proud to support cutting-edge research that enhances military medicine. The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) and MIT have teamed up to develop an AI tool for optimizing nerve block anesthetics, a breakthrough that could revolutionize pain management for wounded warfighters.
Through our mission to facilitate collaboration and accelerate medical innovation, we work alongside researchers, military institutions, and academic partners to drive advancements that directly impact the lives of service members and veterans.
🔬 Read more about this exciting project: Army.mil article
💡 Join us in supporting research that saves lives!
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