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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
  • Perinatal Medicine

Background:

  • Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is widely used in labor and delivery, but its value is debated.
  • EFM data, including fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine contractions, offer insights into fetal well-being.
  • Historically, EFM data are underutilized due to storage as inaccessible image files, hindering systematic review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a deep learning framework for detecting incipient or past fetal injury using historical EFM data.
  • To assess the accuracy of the deep learning model in identifying preventable fetal injury during the intrapartum period.

Main Methods:

  • A unique archive of EFM data spanning over 50 years, linked with adverse outcomes, was utilized.
  • A deep learning framework was trained on this dataset for the detection of fetal injury.
  • The framework's accuracy was evaluated for identifying early, preventable fetal injury.

Main Results:

  • The deep learning framework achieved 94% accuracy in identifying early, preventable fetal injury intrapartum.
  • The system demonstrates potential for automating an early warning and decision support system.
  • This technology can aid in timely responses during labor to prevent adverse outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A deep learning approach can effectively analyze EFM data to detect fetal injury with high accuracy.
  • This framework can serve as an automated decision support tool for obstetrical care providers.
  • The system has the potential to improve fetal well-being, reduce adverse outcomes, and guide early neuroprotective treatment for newborns.