AI blood pressure monitor could replace needles in surgery

This study tested a new, noninvasive way to continuously measure blood pressure during surgery using artificial intelligence (AI) that combines signals from a pulse oximeter (finger clip) and ECG (heart stickers). The goal was to see if this method could match the accuracy of the standard invasive arterial line, which carries risks like bleeding and infection. Thirty adults undergoing general anesthesia were monitored with both methods, and the AI readings were compared to the invasive ones. If successful, this approach could make surgery safer and more comfortable by reducing the need for arterial catheters.