NextMed Health, in collaboration with Klick Health, has created Lifesaving Radio

NextMed Health, in collaboration with Klick Health, has created Lifesaving Radio, the world’s first AI-based healthcare radio station aimed at improving surgical performance. With over 30 hours of carefully curated hard rock music, the station utilizes AI technology to personalize playlists that enhance surgeons’ orchestration, timing, and harmonization during procedures. The concept was inspired by a German study that found playing hard rock music, particularly at medium or high volumes, improved the speed and accuracy of laparoscopic surgical tasks performed by medical students.

Lifesaving Radio, powered by Spotify’s “AI DJ” music analytics technology, analyzes song metrics to identify the ideal tempo, key, and loudness for optimal surgical performance. The radio station features a personalized AI DJ named AI Angus, who selects clinically validated music that improves precision and speed in specific procedures. The initial core set of music, titled “Highway to Heal,” is AC/DC-inspired and includes health-focused parodies of the band’s popular songs. Surgeons who have used Lifesaving Radio in their operating rooms have praised its ability to create a focused and harmonious atmosphere, ultimately benefiting both surgeons and patients.

Looking ahead, the creators envision expanding the use of AI technology and personalized playlists to other clinical settings, involving different types of music and physiological data analysis. By considering factors such as heart rate, the technology could determine the best tempo to play during different stages of surgery. Lifesaving Radio represents a promising development in the intersection of music and medicine, with the potential to further optimize surgical outcomes and improve the overall healthcare experience for both clinicians and patients.