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Choo YJ, Lee GW, Moon JS, Chang MC. Noncontact Sensors for Vital Signs Measurement: A Narrative Review. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e944913. [PMID: 38961611 PMCID: PMC11302200 DOI: 10.12659/msm.944913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Vital signs are crucial for monitoring changes in patient health status. This review compared the performance of noncontact sensors with traditional methods for measuring vital signs and investigated the clinical feasibility of noncontact sensors for medical use. We searched the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) database for articles published through September 30, 2023, and used the key search terms "vital sign," "monitoring," and "sensor" to identify relevant articles. We included studies that measured vital signs using traditional methods and noncontact sensors and excluded articles not written in English, case reports, reviews, and conference presentations. In total, 129 studies were identified, and eligible articles were selected based on their titles, abstracts, and full texts. Three articles were finally included in the review, and the types of noncontact sensors used in each selected study were an impulse radio ultrawideband radar, a microbend fiber-optic sensor, and a mat-type air pressure sensor. Participants included neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit, patients with sleep apnea, and patients with coronavirus disease. Their heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and arterial oxygen saturation were measured. Studies have demonstrated that the performance of noncontact sensors is comparable to that of traditional methods of vital signs measurement. Noncontact sensors have the potential to alleviate concerns related to skin disorders associated with traditional skin-contact vital signs measurement methods, reduce the workload for healthcare providers, and enhance patient comfort. This article reviews the medical use of noncontact sensors for measuring vital signs and aimed to determine their potential clinical applicability.
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- Yoo Jin Choo
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, South Korea
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yeungnam University Hospital, Deagu, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, South Korea
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van der Linden M, Veldhoen ES, Arasteh E, Long X, Alderliesten T, de Goederen R, Dudink J. Noncontact respiration monitoring techniques in young children: A scoping review. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:1871-1884. [PMID: 38661255 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders, or sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), cover a range of conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoventilation disorders, and sleep-related hypoxemia disorder. Pediatric SDB is often underdiagnosed, potentially due to difficulties associated with performing the gold standard polysomnography in children. This scoping review aims to: (1) provide an overview of the studies reporting on safe, noncontact monitoring of respiration in young children, (2) describe the accuracy of these techniques, and (3) highlight their respective advantages and limitations. PubMed and EMBASE were searched for studies researching techniques in children <12 years old. Both quantitative data and the quality of the studies were analyzed. The evaluation of study quality was conducted using the QUADAS-2 tool. A total of 19 studies were included. Techniques could be grouped into bed-based methods, microwave radar, video, infrared (IR) cameras, and garment-embedded sensors. Most studies either measured respiratory rate (RR) or detected apneas; n = 2 aimed to do both. At present, bed-based approaches are at the forefront of research in noncontact RR monitoring in children, boasting the most sophisticated algorithms in this field. Yet, despite extensive studies, there remains no consensus on a definitive method that outperforms the rest. The accuracies reported by these studies tend to cluster within a similar range, indicating that no single technique has emerged as markedly superior. Notably, all identified methods demonstrate capability in detecting body movements and RR, with reported safety for use in children across the board. Further research into contactless alternatives should focus on cost-effectiveness, ease-of-use, and widespread availability.
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- Marjolein van der Linden
- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Center of Home Mechanical Ventilation, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT), STADIUS Center for Dynamical Systems, Signal Processing and Data Analytics, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Elias P, Jain SS, Poterucha T, Randazzo M, Lopez Jimenez F, Khera R, Perez M, Ouyang D, Pirruccello J, Salerno M, Einstein AJ, Avram R, Tison GH, Nadkarni G, Natarajan V, Pierson E, Beecy A, Kumaraiah D, Haggerty C, Avari Silva JN, Maddox TM. Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Care-Part 1: Advances: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:2472-2486. [PMID: 38593946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.03.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Recent artificial intelligence (AI) advancements in cardiovascular care offer potential enhancements in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Innovations to date focus on automating measurements, enhancing image quality, and detecting diseases using novel methods. Applications span wearables, electrocardiograms, echocardiography, angiography, genetics, and more. AI models detect diseases from electrocardiograms at accuracy not previously achieved by technology or human experts, including reduced ejection fraction, valvular heart disease, and other cardiomyopathies. However, AI's unique characteristics necessitate rigorous validation by addressing training methods, real-world efficacy, equity concerns, and long-term reliability. Despite an exponentially growing number of studies in cardiovascular AI, trials showing improvement in outcomes remain lacking. A number are currently underway. Embracing this rapidly evolving technology while setting a high evaluation benchmark will be crucial for cardiology to leverage AI to enhance patient care and the provider experience.
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- Pierre Elias
- Seymour, Paul and Gloria Milstein Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Department of Biomedical Informatics Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Seymour, Paul and Gloria Milstein Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Seymour, Paul and Gloria Milstein Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Cornell Tech, New York, New York, USA
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- NewYork-Presbyterian Health System, New York, New York, USA; Division of Cardiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Seymour, Paul and Gloria Milstein Division of Cardiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; NewYork-Presbyterian Health System, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; NewYork-Presbyterian Health System, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
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Duffy SS, Lee S, Gottlieb Sen D. Pediatric Monitoring Technologies and Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2024:21501351241247500. [PMID: 38807505 DOI: 10.1177/21501351241247500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Outpatient monitoring of infants with congenital heart disease has been shown to significantly reduce rates of mortality in the single ventricle population. Despite the accelerating development of miniaturized biosensors and electronics, and a growing market demand for at-home monitoring devices, the application of these technologies to infants and children is significantly delayed compared with the development of devices for adults. This article aims to review the current landscape of available monitoring technologies and devices for pediatric patients to describe the gap between technologies and clinical needs with the goal of progressing development of clinically and scientifically validated pediatric monitoring devices.
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- Summer S Duffy
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Fontes L, Machado P, Vinkemeier D, Yahaya S, Bird JJ, Ihianle IK. Enhancing Stress Detection: A Comprehensive Approach through rPPG Analysis and Deep Learning Techniques. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:1096. [PMID: 38400254 PMCID: PMC10892284 DOI: 10.3390/s24041096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Stress has emerged as a major concern in modern society, significantly impacting human health and well-being. Statistical evidence underscores the extensive social influence of stress, especially in terms of work-related stress and associated healthcare costs. This paper addresses the critical need for accurate stress detection, emphasising its far-reaching effects on health and social dynamics. Focusing on remote stress monitoring, it proposes an efficient deep learning approach for stress detection from facial videos. In contrast to the research on wearable devices, this paper proposes novel Hybrid Deep Learning (DL) networks for stress detection based on remote photoplethysmography (rPPG), employing (Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Gated Recurrent Units (GRU), 1D Convolutional Neural Network (1D-CNN)) models with hyperparameter optimisation and augmentation techniques to enhance performance. The proposed approach yields a substantial improvement in accuracy and efficiency in stress detection, achieving up to 95.83% accuracy with the UBFC-Phys dataset while maintaining excellent computational efficiency. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed Hybrid DL models for rPPG-based-stress detection.
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- Department of Computer Science, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4FQ, UK; (L.F.); (P.M.); (D.V.); (S.Y.); (J.J.B.)
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Arrow C, Ward M, Eshraghian J, Dwivedi G. Capturing the pulse: a state-of-the-art review on camera-based jugular vein assessment. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 14:6470-6492. [PMID: 38420308 PMCID: PMC10898581 DOI: 10.1364/boe.507418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Heart failure is associated with a rehospitalisation rate of up to 50% within six months. Elevated central venous pressure may serve as an early warning sign. While invasive procedures are used to measure central venous pressure for guiding treatment in hospital, this becomes impractical upon discharge. A non-invasive estimation technique exists, where the clinician visually inspects the pulsation of the jugular veins in the neck, but it is less reliable due to human limitations. Video and signal processing technologies may offer a high-fidelity alternative. This state-of-the-art review analyses existing literature on camera-based methods for jugular vein assessment. We summarize key design considerations and suggest avenues for future research. Our review highlights the neck as a rich imaging target beyond the jugular veins, capturing comprehensive cardiac signals, and outlines factors affecting signal quality and measurement accuracy. Addressing an often quoted limitation in the field, we also propose minimum reporting standards for future studies.
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- Coen Arrow
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Advanced Clinical and Translational Cardiovascular Imaging, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California (Santa Cruz), California, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Advanced Clinical and Translational Cardiovascular Imaging, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia
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K SSNSP, Taksande A, Meshram RJ. Reviving Hope: A Comprehensive Review of Post-resuscitation Care in Pediatric ICUs After Cardiac Arrest. Cureus 2023; 15:e50565. [PMID: 38226102 PMCID: PMC10788704 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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This comprehensive review thoroughly examines post-resuscitation care in pediatric ICUs (PICUs) following cardiac arrest. The analysis encompasses adherence to resuscitation guidelines, advances in therapeutic interventions, and the nuanced management of neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory considerations during the immediate post-resuscitation phase. Delving into the complexities of long-term outcomes, cognitive and developmental considerations, and rehabilitation strategies, the review emphasizes the importance of family-centered care for pediatric survivors. A call to action is presented, urging continuous education, research initiatives, and quality improvement efforts alongside strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration and advocacy for public awareness. Through implementing these principles, healthcare providers and systems can collectively contribute to ongoing advancements in pediatric post-resuscitation care, ultimately improving outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence in pediatric critical care.
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- Sri Sita Naga Sai Priya K
- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Warnecke JM, Lasenby J, Deserno TM. Robust in-vehicle heartbeat detection using multimodal signal fusion. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20864. [PMID: 38012195 PMCID: PMC10682004 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47484-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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A medical check-up during driving enables the early detection of diseases. Heartbeat irregularities indicate possible cardiovascular diseases, which can be determined with continuous health monitoring. Therefore, we develop a redundant sensor system based on electrocardiography (ECG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors attached to the steering wheel, a red, green, and blue (RGB) camera behind the steering wheel. For the video, we integrate the face recognition engine SeetaFace to detect landmarks of face segments continuously. Based on the green channel, we derive colour changes and, subsequently, the heartbeat. We record the ECG, PPG, video, and reference ECG with body electrodes of 19 volunteers during different driving scenarios, each lasting 15 min: city, highway, and countryside. We combine early, signal-based late, and sensor-based late fusion with a hybrid convolutional neural network (CNN) and integrated majority voting to deliver the final heartbeats that we compare to the reference ECG. Based on the measured and the reference heartbeat positions, the usable time was 51.75%, 58.62%, and 55.96% for the driving scenarios city, highway, and countryside, respectively, with the hybrid algorithm and combination of ECG and PPG. In conclusion, the findings suggest that approximately half the driving time can be utilised for in-vehicle heartbeat monitoring.
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- Joana M Warnecke
- Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics of TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School, 38106, Brunswick, Germany.
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
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- Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics of TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School, 38106, Brunswick, Germany
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Zhang D, Peng Z, Van Pul C, Overeem S, Chen W, Dudink J, Andriessen P, Aarts RM, Long X. Combining Cardiorespiratory Signals and Video-Based Actigraphy for Classifying Preterm Infant Sleep States. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1792. [PMID: 38002883 PMCID: PMC10670397 DOI: 10.3390/children10111792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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The classification of sleep state in preterm infants, particularly in distinguishing between active sleep (AS) and quiet sleep (QS), has been investigated using cardiorespiratory information such as electrocardiography (ECG) and respiratory signals. However, accurately differentiating between AS and wake remains challenging; therefore, there is a pressing need to include additional information to further enhance the classification performance. To address the challenge, this study explores the effectiveness of incorporating video-based actigraphy analysis alongside cardiorespiratory signals for classifying the sleep states of preterm infants. The study enrolled eight preterm infants, and a total of 91 features were extracted from ECG, respiratory signals, and video-based actigraphy. By employing an extremely randomized trees (ET) algorithm and leave-one-subject-out cross-validation, a kappa score of 0.33 was achieved for the classification of AS, QS, and wake using cardiorespiratory features only. The kappa score significantly improved to 0.39 when incorporating eight video-based actigraphy features. Furthermore, the classification performance of AS and wake also improved, showing a kappa score increase of 0.21. These suggest that combining video-based actigraphy with cardiorespiratory signals can potentially enhance the performance of sleep-state classification in preterm infants. In addition, we highlighted the distinct strengths and limitations of video-based actigraphy and cardiorespiratory data in classifying specific sleep states.
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- Dandan Zhang
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
- Department of Personal and Preventive Care, Philips Research, 5556 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
- Department of Clinical Physics, Máxima Medical Center, 5504 DB Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
- Department of Clinical Physics, Máxima Medical Center, 5504 DB Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
- Sleep Medicine Center, Kempenhaeghe, 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands
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- The Center for Intelligent Medical Electronics, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China;
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- Department of Neonatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, 3584 EA Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Neonatology, Máxima Medical Center, 5504 DB Veldhoven, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AP Eindhoven, The Netherlands; (D.Z.); (Z.P.); (C.V.P.); (S.O.); (R.M.A.)
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Fleischhauer V, Bruhn J, Rasche S, Zaunseder S. Photoplethysmography upon cold stress-impact of measurement site and acquisition mode. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1127624. [PMID: 37324389 PMCID: PMC10267461 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1127624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Photoplethysmography (PPG) allows various statements about the physiological state. It supports multiple recording setups, i.e., application to various body sites and different acquisition modes, rendering the technique a versatile tool for various situations. Owing to anatomical, physiological and metrological factors, PPG signals differ with the actual setup. Research on such differences can deepen the understanding of prevailing physiological mechanisms and path the way towards improved or novel methods for PPG analysis. The presented work systematically investigates the impact of the cold pressor test (CPT), i.e., a painful stimulus, on the morphology of PPG signals considering different recording setups. Our investigation compares contact PPG recorded at the finger, contact PPG recorded at the earlobe and imaging PPG (iPPG), i.e., non-contact PPG, recorded at the face. The study bases on own experimental data from 39 healthy volunteers. We derived for each recording setup four common morphological PPG features from three intervals around CPT. For the same intervals, we derived blood pressure and heart rate as reference. To assess differences between the intervals, we used repeated measures ANOVA together with paired t-tests for each feature and we calculated Hedges' g to quantify effect sizes. Our analyses show a distinct impact of CPT. As expected, blood pressure shows a highly significant and persistent increase. Independently of the recording setup, all PPG features show significant changes upon CPT as well. However, there are marked differences between recording setups. Effect sizes generally differ with the finger PPG showing the strongest response. Moreover, one feature (pulse width at half amplitude) shows an inverse behavior in finger PPG and head PPG (earlobe PPG and iPPG). In addition, iPPG features behave partially different from contact PPG features as they tend to return to baseline values while contact PPG features remain altered. Our findings underline the importance of recording setup and physiological as well as metrological differences that relate to the setups. The actual setup must be considered in order to properly interpret features and use PPG. The existence of differences between recording setups and a deepened knowledge on such differences might open up novel diagnostic methods in the future.
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- Vincent Fleischhauer
- Laboratory for Advanced Measurements and Biomedical Data Analysis, Faculty of Information Technology, FH Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Laboratory for Advanced Measurements and Biomedical Data Analysis, Faculty of Information Technology, FH Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Laboratory for Advanced Measurements and Biomedical Data Analysis, Faculty of Information Technology, FH Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
- Professorship for Diagnostic Sensing, Faculty of Applied Computer Science, University Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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Muhammad R, Htun KT, Nettey-Oppong EE, Ali A, Jeon DK, Jeong HW, Byun KM, Choi SH. Pulse Oximetry Imaging System Using Spatially Uniform Dual Wavelength Illumination. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3723. [PMID: 37050784 PMCID: PMC10099045 DOI: 10.3390/s23073723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive method for measuring blood oxygen saturation. However, its detection scheme heavily relies on single-point measurements. If the oxygen saturation is measured at a single location, the measurements are influenced by the profile of illumination, spatial variations in blood flow, and skin pigment. To overcome these issues, imaging systems that measure the distribution of oxygen saturation have been demonstrated. However, previous imaging systems have relied on red and near-infrared illuminations with different profiles, resulting in inconsistent ratios between transmitted red and near-infrared light over space. Such inconsistent ratios can introduce fundamental errors when calculating the spatial distribution of oxygen saturation. In this study, we developed a novel illumination system specifically designed for a pulse oximetry imaging system. For the illumination system, we customized the integrating sphere by coating a mixture of barium sulfate and white paint inside it and by coupling eight red and eight near-infrared LEDs. The illumination system created identical patterns of red and near-infrared illuminations that were spatially uniform. This allowed the ratio between transmitted red and near-infrared light to be consistent over space, enabling the calculation of the spatial distribution of oxygen saturation. We believe our developed pulse oximetry imaging system can be used to obtain spatial information on blood oxygen saturation that provides insight into the oxygenation of the blood contained within the peripheral region of the tissue.
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- Riaz Muhammad
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; (R.M.); (K.T.H.); (E.E.N.-O.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; (R.M.); (K.T.H.); (E.E.N.-O.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; (R.M.); (K.T.H.); (E.E.N.-O.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; (R.M.); (K.T.H.); (E.E.N.-O.); (A.A.)
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur 65200, Pakistan
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- Mediana, R&D Center, Wonju 26365, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eulji University, Seongnam 13135, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Electronics and Information Convergence Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju 26493, Republic of Korea; (R.M.); (K.T.H.); (E.E.N.-O.); (A.A.)
- Department of Integrative Medicine, Major in Digital Healthcare, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 06229, Republic of Korea
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van Meulen FB, Grassi A, van den Heuvel L, Overeem S, van Gilst MM, van Dijk JP, Maass H, van Gastel MJH, Fonseca P. Contactless Camera-Based Sleep Staging: The HealthBed Study. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:bioengineering10010109. [PMID: 36671681 PMCID: PMC9855193 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Polysomnography (PSG) remains the gold standard for sleep monitoring but is obtrusive in nature. Advances in camera sensor technology and data analysis techniques enable contactless monitoring of heart rate variability (HRV). In turn, this may allow remote assessment of sleep stages, as different HRV metrics indirectly reflect the expression of sleep stages. We evaluated a camera-based remote photoplethysmography (PPG) setup to perform automated classification of sleep stages in near darkness. Based on the contactless measurement of pulse rate variability, we use a previously developed HRV-based algorithm for 3 and 4-class sleep stage classification. Performance was evaluated on data of 46 healthy participants obtained from simultaneous overnight recording of PSG and camera-based remote PPG. To validate the results and for benchmarking purposes, the same algorithm was used to classify sleep stages based on the corresponding ECG data. Compared to manually scored PSG, the remote PPG-based algorithm achieved moderate agreement on both 3 class (Wake-N1/N2/N3-REM) and 4 class (Wake-N1/N2-N3-REM) classification, with average κ of 0.58 and 0.49 and accuracy of 81% and 68%, respectively. This is in range with other performance metrics reported on sensing technologies for wearable sleep staging, showing the potential of video-based non-contact sleep staging.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fokke B. van Meulen
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Sleep Medicine Center Kempenhaeghe, 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands
- Correspondence:
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- Philips Research, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Sleep Medicine Center Kempenhaeghe, 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Sleep Medicine Center Kempenhaeghe, 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Sleep Medicine Center Kempenhaeghe, 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Philips Research, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Philips Research, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Philips Research, 5656 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Wichum F, Wiede C, Seidl K. Depth-Based Measurement of Respiratory Volumes: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:9680. [PMID: 36560048 PMCID: PMC9785978 DOI: 10.3390/s22249680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Depth-based plethysmography (DPG) for the measurement of respiratory parameters is a mobile and cost-effective alternative to spirometry and body plethysmography. In addition, natural breathing can be measured without a mouthpiece, and breathing mechanics can be visualized. This paper aims at showing further improvements for DPG by analyzing recent developments regarding the individual components of a DPG measurement. Starting from the advantages and application scenarios, measurement scenarios and recording devices, selection algorithms and location of a region of interest (ROI) on the upper body, signal processing steps, models for error minimization with a reference measurement device, and final evaluation procedures are presented and discussed. It is shown that ROI selection has an impact on signal quality. Adaptive methods and dynamic referencing of body points to select the ROI can allow more accurate placement and thus lead to better signal quality. Multiple different ROIs can be used to assess breathing mechanics and distinguish patient groups. Signal acquisition can be performed quickly using arithmetic calculations and is not inferior to complex 3D reconstruction algorithms. It is shown that linear models provide a good approximation of the signal. However, further dependencies, such as personal characteristics, may lead to non-linear models in the future. Finally, it is pointed out to focus developments with respect to single-camera systems and to focus on independence from an individual calibration in the evaluation.
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- Fraunhofer IMS, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
- Department of Electronic Components and Circuits, University of Duisburg-Essen, 47047 Duisburg, Germany
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Anton O, Dore H, Rendon-Morales E, Aviles-Espinosa R, Seddon P, Wertheim D, Fernandez R, Rabe H. Non-invasive sensor methods used in monitoring newborn babies after birth, a clinical perspective. Matern Health Neonatol Perinatol 2022; 8:9. [DOI: 10.1186/s40748-022-00144-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background
Reducing the global new-born mortality is a paramount challenge for humanity. There are approximately 786,323 live births in the UK each year according to the office for National Statistics; around 10% of these newborn infants require assistance during this transition after birth. Each year around, globally around 2.5 million newborns die within their first month. The main causes are complications due to prematurity and during delivery. To act in a timely manner and prevent further damage, health professionals should rely on accurate monitoring of the main vital signs heart rate and respiratory rate.
Aims
To present a clinical perspective on innovative, non-invasive methods to monitor heart rate and respiratory rate in babies highlighting their advantages and limitations in comparison with well-established methods.
Methods
Using the data collected in our recently published systematic review we highlight the barriers and facilitators for the novel sensor devices in obtaining reliable heart rate measurements. Details about difficulties related to the application of sensors and interfaces, time to display, and user feedback are explored. We also provide a unique overview of using a non-invasive respiratory rate monitoring method by extracting RR from the pulse oximetry trace of newborn babies.
Results
Novel sensors to monitor heart rate offer the advantages of minimally obtrusive technologies but have limitations due to movement artefact, bad sensor coupling, intermittent measurement, and poor-quality recordings compared to gold standard well established methods. Respiratory rate can be derived accurately from pleth recordings in infants.
Conclusion
Some limitations have been identified in current methods to monitor heart rate and respiratory rate in newborn babies. Novel minimally invasive sensors have advantages that may help clinical practice. Further research studies are needed to assess whether they are sufficiently accurate, practical, and reliable to be suitable for clinical use.
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