Monitoring monitors

Surveillance monitors

Areas of application and clinical application

Monitoring monitors are used to continuously measure and display vital parameters in a wide variety of care situations. Typical areas of application range from perioperative monitoring, emergency and transport monitoring to observation in normal and intensive care units. The devices support safe patient observation by displaying ECG, pulse oximetry (SpO2), blood pressure (NIBP/NIBP), respiratory rate and temperature as well as optional parameters such as CO2 or invasive blood pressure.

Product types and technical characteristics

This category includes compact transport monitors, mobile patient monitors, multi-monitoring systems for bed monitoring and modular monitors for advanced measurement parameters. Important technical features include clear displays, alarm management with adjustable threshold values, battery operation for transport, and interfaces to the electronic patient record and peripheral devices.

• Transport and emergency monitors
• Multifunctional patient monitors
• Bed and central monitoring solutions
• Parameter modules (CO2, invasive pressure, temperature)

Benefits in everyday work

Monitoring monitors increase safety through early detection of parameter deviations and support efficient processes through clear visualization and acoustic alarms. Mobile monitors facilitate safe patient transfer, while stationary systems enable continuous monitoring and data logging. Robust designs and easy-to-clean surfaces contribute to hygienic work processes.

Quality, interfaces and accessories

Products in this category are characterized by reliable measurement accuracy, certified components and standardized interfaces (e.g. USB, WLAN, HL7). Accessories include ECG electrodes, NIBP cuffs in various sizes, SPO2 sensors, CO2 capnography systems as well as transport cases and wall mounts.

Brands and availability

Monitor solutions from manufacturers such as Mindray, Bionet and Contec offer different levels of equipment from simple transport monitors to extended multi-monitoring systems. The selection is based on required parameters, mobility requirements and integration options into existing workflows.

What to look out for when buying

When choosing surveillance monitors The scope of measurement, operational mobility, battery life, alarm and documentation functions as well as cleaning and disinfection capability are crucial. Equally important are service options, spare parts availability and compatibility with existing measuring probes and IT systems.