Artificial Intelligence helping paramedics

In an experiment, the AUDREY system improved communication between paramedics in the field and emergency room physicians at Kingston General Hospital. Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Chief Doug Socha tells Quinte News in the experiment AUDREY was used for a simulated male complaining of chest pains, analyzing video to assist in search and rescue operations, and linking to CCTV cameras to help detect people in a disaster situation. Socha says the Audrey system has also been shown to be quicker than a drone at finding a lost person. "Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is excited to bring first responders together with technology like AUDREY to improve decision-making on the front line in our communities," said Gerry Doucette, from DRDC CSS. "Artificial intelligence and other advanced decision supports are positioned to improve patient outcomes for paramedic calls for service."