Development of a Respiratory Motion Video Based Monitor for Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation Synchronization in Premature Infants

This study aimed to assess the synchronization between a new respiratory video-based motion monitor and the spontaneous breathing of premature infants on noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The experimental setup involved placing a tag on the infant’s chest and abdomen, capturing their breathing with a camera, and comparing the video data with the ventilator's readings. The video monitor proved more accurate than the respirator, detecting 93.3% of respiratory movements versus 73.2% by the respirator. The video also detected the onset of breathing earlier than the respirator. The video monitor showed good precision and potential clinical benefits for premature infants, offering a noninvasive, cost-effective alternative for respiratory monitoring. Further studies are needed to refine its performance in various settings.