Deep Learning-Based Early Prediction of Intraoperative Hypotension

This work focuses on predicting near-term onset of hypotension prior to onset using convolutional neural networks. Based solely on the arterial blood pressure curve, our initial attempt can predict an onset with 60% sensitivity and 80% specificity 5-15 minutes before onset. Clinical relevance Hypotension is common during large surgery. By identifying and treating hypotensive episodes early, preferably even before onset, hypotension and its associate postsurgery complications are reduced. Even a prediction with 80% sensitivity/specificity is valuable for the anesthesiologist.