Automated Detection of Premature Delivery Using Empirical Mode and Wavelet Packet Decomposition Techniques with Uterine Electromyogram Signals

An accurate detection of preterm labor and the risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of gestational age is crucial to increase the chance of survival rate for both mother and the infant. Thus, the uterine contractions measured using uterine electromyogram (EMG) or electro hysterogram (EHG) need to have high sensitivity in the detection of true preterm labor signs. However, visual observation and manual interpretation of EHG signals at the time of emergency situation may lead to errors. Therefore, the employment of computer-based approaches can assist in fast and accurate detection during the emergency situation.
Source: Computers in Biology and Medicine - Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Source Type: research