Using Modern Technology to Improve the Efficiency of Emergency Medical Care.

Abstract

Blockchain technology has transformed traditional healthcare practices by combining AI, machine learning, and big data, revolutionizing the healthcare industry, including emergency medicine. Security and privacy issues are also brought up by the growing use and collection of personal health data, especially in emergency medical situations. Method: We reviewed articles that discussed the revolutionary impact of blockchain technology in relation to the patient journey through the emergency department (ED) and were published in databases like Web of Science, PubMed, and Medline. Findings: Thirty-three publications in all satisfied our inclusion requirements. The results highlight that the main uses of blockchain technology are in documentation and data sharing. When compared to other disciplines, the pre-hospital and post-discharge applications are particularly noteworthy. While Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Authority (PoA) are the most widely used consensus algorithms in this emergency care field, Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric are the most popular platforms overall. Two scenarios and the ED journey map are shown, demonstrating the potential of blockchain technology and highlighting the most notable uses of emergency medicine. Depending on the particular circumstances, problems with interoperability, scalability, security, access control, and cost may appear in emergency medical settings. Conclusion: In order to optimize emergency medical services, our study looks at the current state of research on blockchain technology, emphasizing both its present impact and possible future developments. This method enables frontline healthcare providers to verify their procedures and acknowledge the revolutionary potential of blockchain in emergency situations.