Remote, automatic, digital preanesthetic evaluation – are we there yet?

Abstract

Recent years have witnessed multiple advancements in the field of information technology in medicine. The need to ensure patient and doctor safety during COVID-19 resulted in improved telemedicine adaptation across various fields, including anaesthesiology. In this review, the authors examine the current state of the elements of preanesthetic evaluation and their remote execution using current and future telemedical facilities and technologies, as well as the potential of future advancements in this field.

Keywords

• telemedicine
• e-health
• artificial intelligence
• anaesthesia
• remote
• preanaesthetic evaluation
• preanaesthetic visit
• automatic preanaesthetic evaluation
• remote preanaesthetic evaluation
• preanaesthesia questionnaire