Artificial intelligence accuracy in detecting pathological breath sounds in children using digital stethoscopes.

Journal: Respiratory research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Manual auscultation to detect abnormal breath sounds has poor inter-observer reliability. Digital stethoscopes with artificial intelligence (AI) could improve reliable detection of these sounds. We aimed to independently test the abilities of AI developed for this purpose.

Authors

  • Ajay Kevat
    Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. ajaykevat@gmail.com.
  • Anaath Kalirajah
    Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Robert Roseby
    Department of Paediatrics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.