AI-based test to help detect shock in children could save many lives

NEW DELHI: A team of Indian researchers has developed a thermal imaging and artificial intelligence-based test that predicts setting-in of haemodynamic shock -insufficient oxygen supply to organs leading to multi-organ failure -- in children even 12 hours before doctors can clinically diagnose it. The detection of shock can prevent organ failure and save lives. The shock in critically ill patients can set in due to various conditions, including heavy internal bleeding and severe blood infection called sepsis that leads to restricted blood flow and a resulting lack of oxygen supply to organs and tissues, causing death.