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Original Article

SisPorto 2.0: A Program for Automated Analysis of Cardiotocograms

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Pages 311-318 | Received 04 Aug 1999, Accepted 17 Jan 2000, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Objective: To describe the latest version of SisPorto, a program for automated analysis of cardiotocograms that closely follows the FIGO guidelines, analyses ante- and intrapartum tracings, performs no signal reduction, and has the possibility of simultaneously recording twins.

Methods: A detailed description of the program's processing algorithms and operation is provided, as well as the main results of the studies performed to-date with this system.

Results: Considering both current and previous versions of the program, SisPorto has been tested in over 6000 pregnancies. The system's FHR baseline was compared with an average of three experts' estimates, and the difference was under 8 bpm in all cases. A fair to good agreement was found with experts' identification of accelerations, decelerations, contractions, and normal/reduced variability (proportions of agreement 0.64-0.89). In a preliminary validity study (n = 85), a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 99% were obtained in prediction of poor neonatal outcome. The system is currently undergoing an international multicentre validation study.

Conclusions: Although still at the research level, a considerable experience has now been gathered with this system. Promising results have been achieved in studies comparing SisPorto with experts' analysis and in those evaluating the validity of the system.

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