Different Types of Patient Monitoring Devices
Introduction
Patient monitoring systems are important for any practice effectively analyzing the condition of patients. However, understanding what parameters you need to monitor and what environment you are measuring in are essential for finding the perfect machine for your facility. Use this article to help guide you in understanding which patient monitoring devices are available for your practice!
Types of Monitors
The type of monitor that you need depends on the parameters you will be monitoring on a daily basis. We’ll give a quick breakdown of each type to help determine which type of monitoring device you need.
Vital Signs Monitor
Vital Signs Monitors measure basic vitals of a patient, which include oxygen saturation level, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate. Vital sing machines are mainly used in low acuity environments such as general medical and surgical wards.
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Multi-Parameter Patient Monitoring Systems
Multi-Parameter Patient Monitoring Systems can continuously track basic vitals, but also have the capabilities to monitor high acuity parameters. For example, these measurements can include: ETCO2, Cardiac Output, Anesthetic Agents and Invasive Blood Pressure.
Patient monitoring systems are mainly found in high acuity areas of a hospital such as ICU’s or emergency rooms.
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Fetal Monitors
Fetal Monitors are commonly used to continuously monitor fetal heart rate during late pregnancy and labor. NST machines can measure heart rate and rhythm shown on a screen and/or printed on paper.
Fetal monitoring systems are common in antepartum and intrapartum care.
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Remote Monitors
Remote Monitors are well known for being small, wearable and portable. Generally, wearable devices typically provide a more comfortable, multi-parameter monitoring experience. Additionally, they often wirelessly transmit data to healthcare providers. They are mainly used in remote environments or where patients are on the move, such as:
- At Home
- Central Nursing Area
- Remote Observation Area
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