[Computer processing of the ultrasonic Doppler actographic fetal movement signals]. 1989

N Nagata
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tottori University School of Medicine, Yonago.

Computer analysis of ultrasonic Doppler actographic signals was done in the fetal active state, resting state and during fetal breathing movement (FBM) in order to more objectively study fetal movements. 1) The amplitude and interval of movement signal spikes were analyzed in 11 voltage steps between 0.05 and 0.55V. The interval distribution showed a uniform pattern in all states when the signals were analyzed at levels below 0.10V. 2) In the fetal resting state, almost all spikes were distributed in the lowest level of amplitude. 3) In the fetal active state, the mean values for spike amplitude were high and the coefficients of variation (CV) were large. The 3-dimensional interval number histograms showed wide distribution until high amplitude and long interval steps. 4) In FBM, the mean values for spike amplitude and CV were smaller, respectively, than those in the active state and the spikes distributed in the short interval steps of 0.5-2.0 seconds. 5) The envelope processing was useful for easier recognition of fetal movement burst in the fetal active state. A very low envelope was formed in the resting state. Analyses during FBM revealed a flat but elevated envelope. The results show the possibility of automatic and objective recognition of fetal behavioral states.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D005260 Female Females
D005324 Fetal Movement Physical activity of the FETUS in utero. Gross or fine fetal body movement can be monitored by the mother, PALPATION, or ULTRASONOGRAPHY. Fetal Activity,Fetal Activities,Fetal Movements
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012815 Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted Computer-assisted processing of electric, ultrasonic, or electronic signals to interpret function and activity. Digital Signal Processing,Signal Interpretation, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Digital,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretation,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretations,Computer-Assisted Signal Processing,Interpretation, Computer-Assisted Signal,Interpretations, Computer-Assisted Signal,Signal Interpretation, Computer Assisted,Signal Interpretations, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Computer Assisted
D014463 Ultrasonography The visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections or echoes of ultrasonic pulses directed into the tissues. Use of ultrasound for imaging or diagnostic purposes employs frequencies ranging from 1.6 to 10 megahertz. Echography,Echotomography,Echotomography, Computer,Sonography, Medical,Tomography, Ultrasonic,Ultrasonic Diagnosis,Ultrasonic Imaging,Ultrasonographic Imaging,Computer Echotomography,Diagnosis, Ultrasonic,Diagnostic Ultrasound,Ultrasonic Tomography,Ultrasound Imaging,Diagnoses, Ultrasonic,Diagnostic Ultrasounds,Imaging, Ultrasonic,Imaging, Ultrasonographic,Imaging, Ultrasound,Imagings, Ultrasonographic,Imagings, Ultrasound,Medical Sonography,Ultrasonic Diagnoses,Ultrasonographic Imagings,Ultrasound, Diagnostic,Ultrasounds, Diagnostic

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