Fetal movement detection based on QRS amplitude variations in abdominal ECG recordings

M.J. Rooijakkers, H. Lau, de, C. Rabotti, S.G. Oei, J.W.M. Bergmans, M. Mischi

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Abstract

Evaluation of fetal motility can give insight in fetal health, as a strong decrease can be seen as a precursor to fetal death. Typically, the assessment of fetal health by fetal movement detection relies on the maternal perception of fetal activity. The percentage of detected movements is strongly subject dependent and with undivided attention of the mother varies between 37% to 88%. Various methods to assist in fetal movement detection exist based on a wide spectrum of measurement techniques. However, these are typically unsuitable for ambulatory or long-term observation. In this paper, a novel method for fetal motion detection is presented based on amplitude and shape changes in the abdominally recorded fetal ECG. The proposed method has a sensitivity and specificity of 0.67 and 0.90, respectively, outperforming alternative fetal ECG-based methods from the literature.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 20014), August 26-30 2014, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 26 Aug 201430 Aug 2014
Conference number: 36

Conference

Conference36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014
Abbreviated titleEMBC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period26/08/1430/08/14

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