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Reinforcement learning based automated anesthesia system for gastrointestinal endoscopy with a multicenter randomized trial.

NPJ digital medicine·April 29, 2026·PMID 42056274

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Automated sedation systems could address anesthesiologist shortages and standardize care in high-volume endoscopy. This trial provides prospective clinical validation of RL-based control, demonstrating non-inferior safety for a key outcome.

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