You may be surprised to learn that patients receive painkillers in addition to a general anesthetic during an operation – even though they’re unconscious. However, the body still responds to painful stimuli by increasing blood pressure or heart rate – which can be dangerous, especially for frail patients or those with heart issues. A new AI-powered device, developed by Medasense, an Israeli startup, connects to the patient’s finger to monitor a wealth of data. It uses AI to present an easy-to-understand score from zero to 100, allowing physicians to adjust the level of pain relief throughout the surgery. https://israeltrade.org.au/2023/04/17/fingertip-device-scores-patients-pain-during-surgey/