Monitoring Breathing Sounds During Surgery

This research study is testing whether continuous electronic monitoring of your breathing sounds during surgery can help anesthesiologists detect breathing problems earlier and more reliably. Instead of the traditional brief listening with a stethoscope, researchers will use electronic sensors placed on your chest to record your breathing throughout your operation. This continuous monitoring could catch subtle changes in airflow or airway issues before they become serious problems.

During surgery, standard monitoring devices sometimes miss early warning signs of breathing problems. Traditional stethoscope checks are brief and depend on how experienced the doctor is, so this treatment aims to provide doctors with continuous, real-time information about your breathing to catch problems faster.