The report highlights the things that might be dangerous and need the most attention in 2025. Here are ECRI’s top 10 health technology hazards for 2025:
- Risks with AI-enabled health technologies
- Unmet technology support needs for home care patients
- Vulnerable technology vendors and cybersecurity threats
- Substandard or fraudulent medical devices and supplies
- Fire risk from supplemental oxygen
- Dangerously low default alarm limits on anesthesia units
- Mishandled temporary holds on medication orders
- Poorly managed infusion lines
- Harmful medical adhesive products
- Incomplete investigations of infusion system incidents
