Washington University in St Louis · Biomedical EngineeringWearable Maternal Health Technologies Lab
Christine M O'Brien · Saint Louis, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Christine O'Brien's lab works on developing innovative wearable devices that can help monitor blood loss during childbirth, specifically aiming to address postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). By creating technologies that non-invasively measure important cardiovascular parameters, the lab seeks to provide early detection of PPH, which is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing maternal mortality. The research combines biomedical engineering and real-world clinical applications to enhance maternal health.
postpartum hemorrhagewearable devicesblood loss detectioncardiovascular monitoringnon-invasive sensorsmaternal healthlight-based technologyclinical diagnostics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a wearable device for continuous blood loss estimation during postpartum hemorrhage.
AIM 02Test the accuracy of light-based sensors on subjects of varying skin pigmentation.
AIM 03Establish a model to isolate errors due to skin pigmentation in sensor readings.
AIM 04Facilitate prompt treatment for postpartum hemorrhage with early detection capabilities.
AIM 05Improve maternal health outcomes through technology-driven diagnosis.
Skills the Lab Values
device prototypingsignal processingdata acquisitionbiomedical sensor designphysiological monitoringexperiment designdata analysisanimal modelshuman subject testing
Output against the department
Publications352top 26% of dept.153rd of 595
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Citations33ktop 7% of dept.42nd of 595
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