Table 1 Data sources collected and available in NeoVault
From: NeoVault: empowering neonatal research through a neonate data hub
Parameter | Description | Expected values | Justification for inclusion in NeoVault (medical relevance) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Biological sex at birth | Boy, Girl, Both | It is essential for improving the accuracy in risk assessment, personalizing treatments, and enhancing short and long-term outcomes, considering the biological differences that may influence the health and development of newborns [20, 21] |
Gestational Age | Age of a baby during pregnancy | [25,36] Weeks | It is essential for assessing risk, planning interventions, predicting long-term development, and improving neonatal care protocols [22, 23] |
Birth Size | Baby size, measuring from head to toe | [20,50] Centimeters | It is fundamental for assessing the health of the newborn and predicting short- and long-term risks. This variable allows for the identification of at-risk neonates, personalization of medical care, improved monitoring of development, and ultimately, optimization of both immediate and future health outcomes [24] |
Birth Head Circumference | Head circumference of the baby | [15,45] Centimeters | This variable not only provides critical information about fetal growth but also helps predict short- and long-term risks, allowing for timely and appropriate interventions to improve the health outcomes of the newborn [25, 26] |
Birth Weight | Newborn weight | [0-\(\infty\)] Grams | It is a key indicator for assessing the health of the newborn and predicting short- and long-term risks [22] |
APGAR1 and APGAR5 | Quick assessment performed on a newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes | [0,10] | The APGAR score is useful for the assessment and initial management of the newborn’s health. Its use not only provides critical information about the newborn’s condition at birth but also allows for monitoring their development and health over time, thereby contributing to improved outcomes in neonatal care [27,28,29] |
CRIB | Clinical Risk Index for Babies | [0,23] | The CRIB score helps identify newborns at risk and provides valuable information to optimize care and improve long-term health outcomes [30, 31] |
Brain Damage | Brain damage or neurological damage | Yes/No | Recording neonatal brain damage in a database is essential for tracking development, guiding personalized care, and improving long-term outcomes. It helps link brain injury with clinical factors, enabling better treatment and research into neurological development [32] |
Vital Signs | SP02 (Oxygen Saturation) and Heart Rate (Times of heart beats per minute - BPM-) | [0,100] for SP02 and [,220] for Heart Rate | The monitoring of vital signs is essential for the continuous assessment and proper care of newborns. This data not only facilitates the early detection of health issues but is also crucial for personalizing treatment, improving clinical outcomes, and contributing to the development of best practices in neonatal care [33, 34] |
Pose Estimation | A total of 33 body points, each with x, y, and z values (spatial position) | [0,1] for x and y [−1,1] for z (normalized values) | The study of neonatal movement patterns (pose tracking), along with other clinical data (weight, gestational age, physiological parameters), can be used to assess motor development and facilitate the early identification of neurological or motor anomalies [32, 35] |