Edge AI for Real-time Fetal Assessment in Rural Guatemala

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.09659v2
• Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:40:55 GMT
• Title: Edge AI for Real-time Fetal Assessment in Rural Guatemala
• Authors: Nasim Katebi, Mohammad Ahmad, Mohsen Motie-Shirazi, Daniel Phan, Ellen Kolesnikova, Sepideh Nikookar, Alireza Rafiei, Murali K. Korikana, Rachel Hall-Clifford, Esteban Castro, Rosibely Sut, Enma Coyote, Anahi Venzor Strader, Edlyn Ramos, Peter Rohloff, Reza Sameni, Gari D. Clifford,
• Abstract summary: Perinatal complications represent a significant burden on maternal and neonatal health worldwide.<n>We have developed an AI-enabled smartphone application designed to provide decision support at the point-of-care.<n>This tool aims to enhance health monitoring during pregnancy by leveraging machine learning (ML) techniques.
• Score: 5.360772430004525
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: Perinatal complications, defined as conditions that arise during pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period, represent a significant burden on maternal and neonatal health worldwide. Factors contributing to these disparities include limited access to quality healthcare, socioeconomic inequalities, and variations in healthcare infrastructure. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns, particularly in underserved communities. To mitigate these challenges, we have developed an AI-enabled smartphone application designed to provide decision support at the point-of-care. This tool aims to enhance health monitoring during pregnancy by leveraging machine learning (ML) techniques. The intended use of this application is to assist midwives during routine home visits by offering real-time analysis and providing feedback based on collected data. The application integrates TensorFlow Lite (TFLite) and other Python-based algorithms within a Kotlin framework to process data in real-time. It is designed for use in low-resource settings, where traditional healthcare infrastructure may be lacking. The intended patient population includes pregnant women and new mothers in underserved areas and the developed system was piloted in rural Guatemala. This ML-based solution addresses the critical need for accessible and quality perinatal care by empowering healthcare providers with decision support tools to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

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