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BBC News
12-08-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital uses AI to help stroke patients
Stroke patients at a hospital are receiving a faster diagnosis with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) Hall Hospital in Dudley introduced RapidAI into its stroke unit in May 2024, with the technology speeding up the triage process for patients by providing instant access to diagnostic minister Stephen Kinnock visited the hospital on Tuesday, where he saw the "potentially life-saving improvement" in of the latest patients to benefit is Patrick Potter from Stourbridge, who had a stroke on Thursday and suffered a bleed on the brain. Mr Potter's scan was sent straight to his consultant's mobile phone, resulting in quicker diagnosis and treatment - and with a stroke, doctors say every minute 62-year-old said the technology was "absolutely brilliant"."I don't know to what extent or what damage it would have done to my brain," he said."Initially I was terrified because I've never had anything happen like that before, but within a few days [I was told] it looks like it'll be able to recover and you'll be okay." While visiting the hospital on Tuesday, Kinnock said: "Within seconds of the scan taking place, the consultants are able to see exactly what the issue is in terms of what has caused the stroke."That speed of information is then shared through an app with all the relevant consultants, the quicker they get the diagnosis, the quicker they can decide what treatment is required."He added: "This use of AI can slash the time between someone showing symptoms of stroke to getting treatment by up to an hour – a potentially life-saving improvement. When it comes to strokes, every second counts." Diagnosis within an hour The technology speeds up the triage process by providing instant access to diagnostic imaging, accompanied by preliminary reports for clinicians to quickly verify and act upon – significantly improving response times and technology also flags suspected strokes in patients that may not show traditional clinical signs, such as speech problems or a droopy face or means patients can receive potentially life-saving treatments its implementation at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in May 2024, the technology has meant patients were able to be diagnosed within 40-60 minutes, which is up to 1 hour faster than diagnoses without AI. The government is planning to roll out the use of AI across the country as part of the NHS's shift from analogue to digital systems, a 10-year plan called the Plan for Change. Kinnock said: "Artificial intelligence and digital tech are central to our 10 year health plan, helping patients be seen faster to improve outcomes so they can get home sooner." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
06-08-2025
- BBC News
Two men killed in Dudley three-vehicle crash
Two men have been killed and two others taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision in incident involved two cars and a van and took place at the junction of Highgate Street and Clarence Street in Upper Gornal at 07:32 BST, according to West Midlands Ambulance two men who were killed were the driver and passenger in the first car, who ambulance crews found in a critical condition, but despite administering advanced life support, were confirmed dead at the scene.A third man from the first car was in a critical condition and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by ambulance, with support from medics from the Midlands Air Ambulance. A fourth man, the driver of the van, was assessed and treated for injuries not believed to be serious, according to the ambulance was conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley for further assessment.A fifth patient, a woman who was the driver of the second car involved, was assessed and discharged at the Midlands Police said no arrests had been made and an appeal would be issued imminently. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
