A two-phased study on the use of remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) in paediatric care

Advancements in medical technologies have led to the development of contact-free methods of haemodynamic monitoring such as remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). rPPG uses video cameras to interpret variations in skin colour related to blood flow, which are analysed to generate vital signs readings. r...

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Published in:Annals of translational medicine 2024-06, Vol.12 (3), p.46
Main Authors: Ahmad Hatib, Nur Adila, Lee, Jan Hau, Chong, Shu-Ling, Sng, Qian Wen, Tan, Victoria Shi Rui, Ong, Gene Yong-Kwang, Lim, Alicia May, Quek, Bin Huey, How, Mee See, Chan, Joel Meng Fai, Saffari, Seyed Ehsan, Ng, Kee Chong
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Summary:Advancements in medical technologies have led to the development of contact-free methods of haemodynamic monitoring such as remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). rPPG uses video cameras to interpret variations in skin colour related to blood flow, which are analysed to generate vital signs readings. rPPG potentially ameliorates problems like fretfulness and fragile skin contact associated with conventional probes in children. While rPPG has been validated in adults, no prior validation has been performed in children.BackgroundAdvancements in medical technologies have led to the development of contact-free methods of haemodynamic monitoring such as remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). rPPG uses video cameras to interpret variations in skin colour related to blood flow, which are analysed to generate vital signs readings. rPPG potentially ameliorates problems like fretfulness and fragile skin contact associated with conventional probes in children. While rPPG has been validated in adults, no prior validation has been performed in children.A two-phased prospective cross-sectional single-centre study was conducted from January to April 2023 to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and accuracy of obtaining heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) using rPPG in children, compared to the current standard of care. In Phase 1, we recruited patients ≤16 years from the neonatal and paediatric wards. We excluded preterm neonates with gestational age
ISSN:2305-5839
2305-5839
DOI:10.21037/atm-23-1896