G-Tech Feasibility Study for Early Detection of a Post-op Ileus

Measurement Of GI Myoelectric Activity In Patients At Risk For Or Who Have A Post-Operative Ileus (POI) - Monitoring/ Recording GI Myoelectric Activity For Early Detection of A POI

This feasibility study is for the purpose of determining if the G-Tech Device can differentiate between normal return of GI activity post-operatively and the myoelectric activity in patients who develop a POI.

While preventing the development of a POI is most important, POIs still occur; therefore, it is important to definitively diagnose a POI as early as possible during the post-operative course for treatment to prevent patient discomfort, complications, and extended hospital stay. The purpose of the G-Tech study is to determine if the G-Tech Device can detect a difference in the myoelectric signals from patients who develop a POI compared to those patients who do not develop a POI. It is anticipated that up to 20% of patients enrolled in this study and consented preoperatively, excluding screen failures, will show evidence of a post-operative ileus as detected by the G-Tech GutCheck Device and differentiate the myoelectric signals from the patients who do not develop a POI. Patients who are known to have developed a POI may also be selected for the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Willing and able to provide informed consent;
2. Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
3. Subject is willing and able to follow all study requirements;
4. Subject who will undergo or has undergone open or laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery or surgery not involving the abdominal cavity.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is pregnant or suspects pregnancy;
2. Known allergy to medical grade adhesive;
3. Weight > 350 lbs (159 Kg);