Bedside Monitors
A bedside monitor with capabilities for cardiac monitoring and the parameters you mentioned is commonly used in ICUs and high-dependency units. It integrates multiple modules to provide real-time data on the patient’s condition.
Features and Capabilities:
- ECG Monitoring (Electrocardiogram):
- Tracks the heart’s electrical activity.
- Provides real-time waveform display.
- Includes arrhythmia detection and ST-segment analysis for ischemia or infarction.
- IBP (Invasive Blood Pressure):
- Monitors arterial or venous blood pressure via a catheter connected to a transducer.
- Used for critically ill patients needing continuous and precise BP readings.
- CVP (Central Venous Pressure):
- Assesses blood return to the heart and right heart function.
- Measured via a central venous catheter and displayed on the monitor.
- NIBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure):
- Intermittent blood pressure measurement using a cuff.
- Ideal for periodic checks when continuous IBP is not required.
- CO (Cardiac Output):
- Measures the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
- Can be integrated using invasive (e.g., thermodilution) or non-invasive methods.
- SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation):
- Monitors peripheral oxygen levels using a pulse oximeter probe.
- Provides data on respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Respiration Rate:
- Measured using thoracic impedance via ECG electrodes or capnography (EtCO2 for ventilated patients).
- Tracks the rate and pattern of breathing.
- Temperature Monitoring (TEMP):
- Monitors body temperature using probes (skin, tympanic, esophageal, or rectal).
- Critical for detecting hypothermia or hyperthermia.