A patient monitor, also known as a medical monitor or vital signs monitor, is a medical device used to continuously or intermittently monitor a patient's vital signs and other physiological parameters in clinical settings such as hospitals, clinics, ambulances, and home care settings. Here's more information about patient monitors:
Purpose: The primary purpose of a patient monitor is to provide healthcare professionals with real-time information about a patient's vital signs and physiological status. This information helps clinicians assess the patient's condition, detect abnormalities or changes in health status, and make informed decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Parameters Monitored: Patient monitors can measure and display a wide range of physiological parameters, including:
Electrocardiography (ECG): Heart rate, rhythm, and cardiac electrical activity.
Pulse Oximetry (SpO2): Oxygen saturation levels in the blood.
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP): Blood pressure readings without the need for invasive procedures.
Respiration Rate: Breathing rate and pattern.
Temperature: Core body temperature.
Capnography: End-tidal carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in exhaled breath.
Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP): Direct measurement of blood pressure using invasive methods.
Cardiac Output (CO): Measurement of the heart's pumping ability.
Electroencephalography (EEG): Brain electrical activity.
Electromyography (EMG): Muscle electrical activity.
Intracranial Pressure (ICP): Pressure inside the skull.