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Automated Size Recognition in Pediatric Emergencies Using Machine Learning and Augmented Reality: Within-Group

Michael Schmucker1, Martin Haag1

  • 1GECKO Institute, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Heilbronn, Germany.

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This study developed an app using smartphone depth cameras to automatically measure children

Area of Science:

  • Medical Technology
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Computer Vision

Background:

  • Pediatric emergencies are rare, leading to suboptimal outcomes due to physician inexperience.
  • Anatomical variations and dosing errors in pediatric emergencies pose significant risks.
  • Automated assistance for critical tasks like weight-based drug dose calculation is highly needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an automated assistance service using smartphone depth camera technology.
  • To assess if the developed service achieves measurement performance comparable to the current standard of care (emergency ruler).
  • To minimize errors in pediatric emergency care through technological innovation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an AI-powered assistance service utilizing machine learning for patient recognition and size determination.
Keywords:
augmented realityemergency medicinemachine learningmobile applicationsmobile phoneresuscitationuser-computer interface

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  • Integrated a depth camera from smartphones for automated patient measurement.
  • Conducted a within-group study comparing the app's measurements against a standard emergency ruler in 17 children.

    • Main Results:

    • Statistical analysis (one-sample t test, P=.42) showed no significant difference in measurement accuracy between the app and the emergency ruler.
    • The app demonstrated comparable measurement performance to the established emergency ruler under indoor, daylight conditions.
    • The novel measurement method is technically not inferior to the current standard.

    Conclusions:

    • An augmented reality emergency ruler integrated into an assistance service is technically feasible.
    • The study provides a foundation for further research, including usability testing.
    • This technology holds promise for improving accuracy and safety in pediatric emergency medicine.