AI Enters Emergency Radiology at Hospital Particular da Madeira
Hospital Particular da Madeira has begun using artificial intelligence in its emergency department. The technology will support the reading of medical imaging. The system focuses on chest X-rays and bone injuries and can identify possible lesions almost immediately after images are taken.
For us, this is an added value. It does not, of course, replace clinical observation, but it provides support because, by identifying lesions, we are able to more quickly direct patients - whether to orthopaedics, general surgery, or directly to the operating theatre - so it streamlines certain procedures.
Dr. Catarina Dias, Project Coordinator, RTP Madeira
For now, hospital officials describe the technology as a support tool rather than a replacement for doctors. It produces a second image that highlights suspected findings, helping medical teams decide more quickly how to direct patients.
Chest View Software Identifies Pneumonia, Nodules, Masses and Pneumothorax
One of the tools, known as Chest View, analyzes the thorax in detail. The hospital says it can detect pneumonia, pleural effusion, lung nodules, masses and pneumothorax, a condition that may follow trauma when air enters the chest cavity.
Clinicians explain that the software can draw attention to small findings that might otherwise be overlooked, helping doctors confirm what they already suspect rather than make decisions on its own.
Bone View Tool Allows Identifying Multiple Injuries More Quickly, Reducing Waiting Times
The second tool, called Bone View, focuses on skeletal injuries. It detects fractures, joint effusions, dislocations and intra-bone lesions, sometimes referred to as osteolytic lesions.
According to the hospital, the system can be used for patients older than two years. By identifying injuries more quickly, staff can send patients sooner to orthopedics, general surgery or directly to the operating room, reducing waiting times in emergency care.
Certified French Developer Gleamer Reports Confidence Levels Above 95%
The artificial intelligence software was developed by Gleamer, a certified French company that works on clinical decision support systems. The hospital says the system shows confidence levels above 95% for certain findings, using solid lines for higher confidence and dashed lines when certainty is lower.
Hospital Particular da Madeira describes the initiative as the first of its kind in Madeira and says it plans to extend the technology to other hospital services, while keeping final medical decisions in the hands of doctors.
Source: RTP Madeira
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