Voice-Activated Surgical Equipment How It’s Changing the Role of Anesthesia and Operation Technicians

  • Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ejili et. al
Keywords: Voice-activated surgical systems, anesthesia technicians, operation technicians, surgical automation, operating room efficiency, hands-free technology, artificial intelligence in surgery, natural language processing, workflow optimization, surgical precision, operating room innovation, patient safety.

Abstract

The integration of voice-activated surgical equipment is revolutionizing the operating room (OR), offering improved workflow efficiency, precision, and sterility. Enabled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), voice-controlled systems allow surgeons to operate equipment hands-free, minimizing distractions and enhancing surgical focus. While this technology enhances surgeon autonomy, it significantly impacts the roles of anesthesia and operation technicians. Anesthesia technicians now focus more on supervisory and technical roles, ensuring seamless operation of automated systems while acquiring advanced troubleshooting skills. Operation technicians experience reduced physical involvement in routine tasks, transitioning to system management and multi-platform integration. Despite its advantages\u2014including improved coordination, reduced contamination risk, and optimized surgical timelines\u2014the adoption of voice-controlled systems presents challenges, such as the need for extensive training, accuracy in noisy environments, and cost constraints. This paper explores the implementation, benefits, challenges, and implications of voice-activated surgical systems, emphasizing their transformative effect on OR support roles and the evolving healthcare landscape.

Author Biography

Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Ejili et. al

Ahmad Hassan Ali Matari, Fatimah Ibrahim Hussain Abu Jarrah, Arar Ibrahim Hussain Abu Jarrah, Bandar Hassan Batt, Omar Ahmed Jaafari, Abdulrahman Ali Alfaifi, Abdu Mohammed Abdu Asiri, Mohammed Nasser Mashbara, Abdullateef Aael Ali Altheebi, Nabeh Hassan Omar Al Haidar, Hussam Aldeen Hussein Rayani, Shuaa Mohamed Basahi, Mohammad Yahia Hakami, Saif Majed Alzabni

Published
2024-02-04
Issue
Volume 2024
Section
Regular Issue

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