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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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|September 20, 2021

Summary

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

Keywords:

augmented reality emergency medicine machine learning mobile applications mobile phone resuscitation user-computer interface

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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.
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.