Augmenting patient monitoring during intravenous moderate sedation with artificial intelligence: A pilot study.

Journal: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
PMID: 39175148

Abstract

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: A precordial stethoscope (PS) is essential for ensuring clear breath sounds during open airway sedations. However, a traditional PS limits the ability of new users to simultaneously listen to heart and lung sounds alongside experienced practitioners, hindering their learning and development. Bluetooth speaker systems allow for multiple providers but amplify all noise. An artificial intelligence (AI) PS has the potential to selectively reduce ambient noise, allowing multiple providers to monitor concurrently and provides a visual representation of the sound waves. The study looks at the benefits of AI PS in teaching in the dental setting.

Authors

  • Melanie N Mincer
    General Practice Resident, University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Reeva C Mincer
    Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Eric C Sung
    Professor of Clinical Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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