semantic_scholarInt. J. Medical Informatics2026-08-01
From decision support to clinical integration: A scoping review of artificial intelligence in prehospital airway management
Fangfang Bai, Wenjuan Qiu, Xiaoting Zhu, Yanghui Feng
TL;DR: Artificial intelligence shows considerable potential to support prehospital airway management across multiple stages of care, but current evidence remains exploratory and is limited by methodological constraints, lack of prospective validation, and insufficient integration with clinical workflows.
BACKGROUND Airway management is a critical component of prehospital emergency care, where rapid decision-making and procedural accuracy are essential for patient survival. In recent years, artificial intelligence has emerged as a promising tool. However, the current landscape and…