Continuous Monitoring of Breath Sounds Using Electronic Stethoscope During Elective Surgery Under General Anesthesia

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating continuous breath sound monitoring during elective surgeries under general anesthesia using electronic stethoscope sensors. The study aims to determine if this monitoring can provide useful real-time information for respiratory management, help anesthesiologists detect abnormal breathing early, and improve safety during surgery. It is a prospective observational study involving 30 adult patients scheduled for elective surgery with general anesthesia. Participants will have electronic stethoscope patches placed on their chest before anesthesia induction. These sensors will continuously record breath sounds throughout the surgery, synchronized with standard monitoring data like respiratory rate, tidal volume, capnography, pulse oximetry, and hemodynamic parameters. The recordings will be analyzed to identify abnormal respiratory patterns and evaluate the feasibility of integrating this technology into routine perioperative care. During the study, participants will undergo continuous breath sound recording with no therapeutic intervention. Researchers will assess the accuracy of the electronic monitoring, compare detected respiratory events with clinical observations, and evaluate device performance and user feasibility after surgery. The total participation involves the surgery period and immediate postoperative evaluation, aiming to create foundational data for future respiratory monitoring tools in anesthesia care.

Analysis of Breath Sounds During Surgery