Healthcare systems in Massachusetts are using artificial intelligence to address the health impacts of extreme heat, particularly during heat waves that lead to increased emergency room visits. Mass General Brigham has developed a new alert system that identifies patients at risk based on their health records and medications. This system aims to provide personalized warnings and actionable guidance during heat events, reducing heat-related illnesses and empowering patients to take preventive measures. Security features are included to safeguard patient data, emphasizing the importance of privacy alongside health management.
When extreme heat hits the Boston area, emergency departments are packed with people who are dehydrated, experiencing kidney or heart problems, or are having heat cramps. The stress of the heat exacerbates those conditions, and we'll see a 10 percent jump of people in the emergency department not just for heat illness, but also weakness or syncope or other conditions due to the heat.
The idea is simple: Use AI to comb through electronic health records to find patients who have health conditions or take medications that might make them particularly vulnerable to heat. The tool would include security features to protect patient health information.
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