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. 2024 Feb 1;138(2):326-336.
doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006688. Epub 2024 Jan 12.

Precision Anesthesia in 2050

Frederick H Kuo  1 , Brant H Tudor  2 , Geoffrey M Gray  2 , Luis M Ahumada  2 , Mohamed A Rehman  1 , Scott C Watkins  1
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Precision Anesthesia in 2050

Frederick H Kuo et al. Anesth Analg. .

Abstract

Over the last few decades, the field of anesthesia has advanced far beyond its humble beginnings. Today's anesthetics are better and safer than ever, thanks to innovations in drugs, monitors, equipment, and patient safety.1-4 At the same time, we remain limited by our herd approach to medicine. Each of our patients is unique, but health care today is based on a one-size-fits-all approach, while our patients grow older and more medically complex every year. By 2050, we believe that precision medicine will play a central role across all medical specialties, including anesthesia. In addition, we expect that health care and consumer technology will continually evolve to improve and simplify the interactions between patients, providers, and the health care system. As demonstrated by 2 hypothetical patient experiences, these advancements will enable more efficient and safe care, earlier and more accurate diagnoses, and truly personalized treatment plans.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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