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A systematic review of novel technology for monitoring infant and newborn heart rate
Author(s) -
Kevat Ajay C.,
Bullen Denise V. R.,
Davis Peter G.,
Kamlin C. Omar F.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.13786
Subject(s) - medicine , photoplethysmogram , stethoscope , pulse oximetry , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , computer vision , computer science , filter (signal processing) , radiology
Heart rate (HR) is a vital sign for assessing the need for resuscitation. We performed a systematic review of studies assessing novel methods of measuring HR in newborns and infants in the neonatal unit. Two investigators completed independent literature searches. Identified papers were independently evaluated, and relevant data were extracted and analysed. Conclusion This systematic review identified seven new technologies, including camera‐based photoplethysmography, reflectance pulse oximetry, laser Doppler methods, capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors, electromyography and a digital stethoscope. Clinicians should be aware of several of these, which may become available for clinical use in the near future.