Wireless power transfer for neonatal ECG monitoring: technologies, challenges, and future prospects
Conference paper
El-Aroussi, I., Shah, P., Bayford, R. and Demosthenous, A. 2026. Wireless power transfer for neonatal ECG monitoring: technologies, challenges, and future prospects. BIODEVICES 2026 : 19th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices. Marbella Spain 02 - 04 Mar 2026 SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications. pp. 159-166 https://doi.org/10.5220/0014395700004070
| Type | Conference paper |
|---|---|
| Title | Wireless power transfer for neonatal ECG monitoring: technologies, challenges, and future prospects |
| Authors | El-Aroussi, I., Shah, P., Bayford, R. and Demosthenous, A. |
| Abstract | Continuous monitoring of neonatal electrocardiogram (ECG) is an essential aspect of diagnostics in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Traditional wired systems restrict mobility, obstruct skin-to-skin bonding, and increase infection risks, while battery-powered alternatives are constrained by limited lifetime and thermal safety issues. Wireless power transfer (WPT) offers a promising solution for unobtrusive, contactless, and continuous energy delivery to neonatal monitoring devices. This paper provides an overview of WPT fundamentals, current state-of-the-art for neonatal ECG monitoring, challenges inherent for implementing WPT and considerations for real WPT implementation within NICU environments. A particular focus is placed on the critical role of power transfer efficiency (PTE), which is essential for enabling multi-sensor powering and battery-assisted operation to support skin-to-skin bonding also known as kangaroo care. |
| Keywords | Wireless power transfer; neonatal monitoring; ECG; NICU; power transfer efficiency; PTE; biomedical devices |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
| Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
| Research Group | Biophysics and Bioengineering group |
| Conference | BIODEVICES 2026 : 19th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices |
| Page range | 159-166 |
| Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2, Biodevices, Bioimaging, Bioinformatics |
| ISSN | 2184-4305 |
| ISBN | |
| Hardcover | 9789897588020 |
| Publisher | SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications |
| Publication dates | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Deposited | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Copyright Statement | El-Aroussi, I., Shah, P., Demosthenous, A. and Bayford, R. |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.scitepress.org/PublicationsDetail.aspx?ID=wMqqLYxx5YI=&t=1 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5220/0014395700004070 |
| Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://www.scitepress.org/ProceedingsDetails.aspx?ID=fJHinLCimHc=&t=1 |
| https://doi.org/10.5220/0000222000004070 | |
| Language | English |
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