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

ABSTRACT:

Background

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.

Methods

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 (SpO_2</

SUBMITTER: Ahmad Hatib NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193567 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature