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Artificial intelligence in perioperative pain management: A review

Yan Liao
Yan Liao
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Zhanheng Chen
Zhanheng Chen
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Wangzheqi Zhang
Wangzheqi Zhang
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Lindong Cheng
Lindong Cheng
Graduate School, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
,
Yanchen Lin
Yanchen Lin
Graduate School, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
,
Ping Li
Ping Li
Graduate School, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, China.
,
Miao Zhou
Miao Zhou
zhoumiao2613@163.com
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
,
Mi Li
Mi Li
limi@smmu.edu.cn
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
ChunHua Liao
ChunHua Liao
Liaochh7@smmu.edu.cn
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
Address correspondence to
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Miao Zhou, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China. E-mail: zhoumiao2613@163.com; Tel: +86  18217567295. Mi Li, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: limi@smmu.edu.cn; Tel: +86-21-81872033. Chunhua Liao, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District. Shanghai  200433, China. E-mail: Liaochh7@smmu.edu.cn; Tel: +86 21 81872025.
Received February 21, 2024; Accepted March 25, 2024; Published September 30, 2024
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is lauded for its capacity to resolve intricate problems with unwavering efficiency, devoid of fatigue. To elucidate the potential of AI in perioperative pain management, we have meticulously surveyed a vast array of scholarly works to discern the landscape of research in this multifaceted domain. 

  • Conventional perioperative pain studies have primarily confined their scope to clinical aspects. However, this review delves into the amalgamation of AI and perioperative pain, heralding a diverse methodology for pain control. 

  • AI's applicability in medical domains, particularly anesthesia, has spawned numerous inquiries into its synergy  with perioperative pain. Yet, a dearth of comprehensive reviews encapsulating the current research milieu, pin  pointing hurdles, and envisioning future directions in this sphere necessitated the present discourse. 

  • We herein offer horizontal and vertical assessments of diverse models and algorithms employed in periopera  tive pain management, encapsulated in diagrammatic form for reader accessibility. The compilation of this review draws from a spectrum of online scholarly repositories, thus ensuring a thorough and relevant assembly of insights.

Review Article
Open Access
Artificial intelligence in perioperative pain management: A review
Yan Liao
Yan Liao
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Zhanheng Chen
Zhanheng Chen
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Wangzheqi Zhang
Wangzheqi Zhang
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
Lindong Cheng
Lindong Cheng
Graduate School, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
,
Yanchen Lin
Yanchen Lin
Graduate School, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
,
Ping Li
Ping Li
Graduate School, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, China.
,
Miao Zhou
Miao Zhou
zhoumiao2613@163.com
Department of Anesthesiology, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
,
Mi Li
Mi Li
limi@smmu.edu.cn
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
,
ChunHua Liao
ChunHua Liao
Liaochh7@smmu.edu.cn
School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
Address correspondence to
Miao Zhou, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China. E-mail: zhoumiao2613@163.com; Tel: +86  18217567295. Mi Li, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China. E-mail: limi@smmu.edu.cn; Tel: +86-21-81872033. Chunhua Liao, School of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District. Shanghai  200433, China. E-mail: Liaochh7@smmu.edu.cn; Tel: +86 21 81872025.
Article notes
Received February 21, 2024; Accepted March 25, 2024; Published September 30, 2024
Highlights
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is lauded for its capacity to resolve intricate problems with unwavering efficiency, devoid of fatigue. To elucidate the potential of AI in perioperative pain management, we have meticulously surveyed a vast array of scholarly works to discern the landscape of research in this multifaceted domain. 

  • Conventional perioperative pain studies have primarily confined their scope to clinical aspects. However, this review delves into the amalgamation of AI and perioperative pain, heralding a diverse methodology for pain control. 

  • AI's applicability in medical domains, particularly anesthesia, has spawned numerous inquiries into its synergy  with perioperative pain. Yet, a dearth of comprehensive reviews encapsulating the current research milieu, pin  pointing hurdles, and envisioning future directions in this sphere necessitated the present discourse. 

  • We herein offer horizontal and vertical assessments of diverse models and algorithms employed in periopera  tive pain management, encapsulated in diagrammatic form for reader accessibility. The compilation of this review draws from a spectrum of online scholarly repositories, thus ensuring a thorough and relevant assembly of insights.

2024 Sep;2(3):99-115
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Artificial intelligence (AI) leverages its swift, precise, and fatigue-resistant problem-solving abilities to significantly influence anesthetic practices, ranging from monitoring the depth of anesthesia to controlling its delivery and predicting events. Within the domain of anesthesia, pain management plays a pivotal role. This review examines the promises and challenges of integrating AI into perioperative pain management, offering an in-depth analysis of  their converging interfaces. Given the breadth of research in perioperative pain management, the review centers on the quality of training datasets, the integrity of experimental outcomes, and the diversity of algorithmic approaches. We conducted a thorough examination of studies from electronic databases, grouping them into three core themes: pain assessment, therapeutic interventions, and the forecasting of pain management-related adverse effects. Subsequently, we addressed the limitations of AI application, such as the need for enhanced predictive accuracy, privacy concerns, and the development of a robust database. Building upon these considerations, we propose avenues for future research that harness the potential of AI to effectively contribute to perioperative pain management, aiming to refine the clinical utility of this technology.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, pain management, perioperative pain, acute pain
Perioperative Precision Medicine

ISSN: 2957-5443

Volume 2, Issue 3

September 2024

Pages: 73-123

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