Reimagining ICU Protocols with AI

Reimagining ICU Protocols with AI

Written by
Maurizio Betti
Date published
June 27, 2025

In the ICU, clarity and speed can make the difference between escalation and stability. But even with detailed SOPs in place, teams often struggle to access the right protocol when it matters most.

The Reality: SOPs Are There — But Hard to Use

Critical care units rely on protocols for nearly everything:

  • Managing sepsis or shock
  • Weaning patients from ventilation
  • Dosing sedatives or vasopressors
  • Responding to sudden deterioration

But these SOPs are usually stored as long PDFs, shared folders, or static intranet pages. They’re hard to navigate in real time — especially under pressure.

Searching a 40-page document during an emergency isn’t realistic

Even experienced clinicians sometimes rely on memory or quick verbal guidance, which can lead to inconsistent practice.

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Enter SOPwise: An AI Assistant for ICU Protocols

SOPwise is a tool designed to make existing SOPs searchable, understandable, and actionable — without changing how you write or store them.

Imagine this workflow:

  1. Upload your current ICU protocols
  2. Ask: “What’s the target MAP in septic shock?”
  3. Get a structured, source-linked answer — instantly
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Whether it’s managing hyponatremia, titrating propofol, or handling failed extubation, SOPwise helps bring protocols to the point of care — fast.

Use Cases in Critical Care

  • On rounds: Verify protocol details on the fly
  • During onboarding: Help new staff explore real SOPs by asking questions
  • In emergencies: Pull up life-saving protocols in seconds
  • Across teams: Ensure consistency between nurses, residents, attendings

No guessing. No flipping pages. Just clarity when it’s needed most.

Why It Matters

Even the best-written protocol is useless if your team can’t access it easily.

SOPwise doesn’t replace your SOPs — it unlocks them with AI, so that every team member can:

  • Search with natural language
  • Get precise, source-based answers
  • Follow protocols with more confidence

Designed for Any ICU Environment

From academic hospitals to smaller regional centers, the need is the same: fast, safe access to critical knowledge.

SOPwise can support teams in:

  • ICU
  • Emergency medicine
  • Operating rooms
  • Step-down units

No custom formatting or setup required. Just upload and go.

Want to See It Work?

Try the demo:👉 See SOPwise in action

Upload a sample SOP and ask a clinical question. See how fast you get your answer!