Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	119386
Country	United Arab Emirates

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Artificial intelligence-based neonatal heart rate monitoring technologies: Systematic review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pankaj Soni, Mukesh Kumar Yadav, Shailendra Kumar and Bal Krishan Bansal
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Corresponding Author	Pankaj Soni, FRCP (C), Lecturer, Department of Neonatology, Thumbay University Hospital, Al Jurf, Ajman 4184, United Arab Emirates. ps3858@gmail.com
Key Words	Artificial intelligence; Electrocardiography; Neonatal heart rate; Non-invasive monitoring; Photoplethysmography
Core Tip	Electrocardiography (ECG) remains the gold standard for neonatal heart rate (HR) measurement, offering the fastest and most accurate detection during resuscitation. Limitation factors are electrode placement delays, skin fragility, and motion artifacts. Existing contact-based methods such as auscultation, palpation, and pulse oximetry are widely used but have limitation factors like reduced reliability and dependency on perfusion, especially in preterm or unstable neonates. Emerging non-contact and artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced technologies-including camera-based photoplethysmography, thermal imaging, Doppler, and multimodal AI systems-demonstrate clinically acceptable accuracy (< ± 2 bpm vs ECG) with faster signal acquisition and improved tolerance to motion and lighting variability. This systematic review (2013-2025) highlights the shift toward safe, contact-free, real-time HR monitoring while noting limited evidence under extreme clinical conditions.
Citation	Soni P, Yadav MK, Kumar S, Bansal BK. Artificial intelligence-based neonatal heart rate monitoring technologies: Systematic review. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-26 00:42
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-26 00:42
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-29 08:41
Return for Revision	2026-01-29 08:41
Revised	2026-02-07 04:47
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-17 03:05
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 08:08
Articles in Press	2026-03-17 08:08
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