Monitor
Monitor (medicine)
Monitor (pronounced: /ˈmɒnɪtər/) in the field of medicine refers to the practice or process of keeping a close check on the condition or progress of a patient's health, especially during the administration of a treatment or after a surgical procedure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'monere', which means 'to warn'.
Types of Monitors
There are several types of monitors used in the medical field. Some of the most common ones include:
- Heart Monitor: Also known as a cardiac monitor, it is used to continuously track the heart's activity, usually by electrocardiography.
- Blood Pressure Monitor: This device measures the pressure in the arteries during the active and resting phases of each heartbeat.
- Glucose Monitor: A device used to measure the glucose concentration in the blood, particularly useful for those with diabetes.
- Pulse Oximeter: This monitor measures the oxygen saturation in a patient's blood.
- Respiratory Monitor: It measures the rate and depth of breathing, as well as the oxygen level in the blood.
Etymology
The term 'monitor' comes from the Latin word 'monere', which means 'to warn'. In the medical context, a monitor serves to warn healthcare professionals of any significant changes in a patient's health status.
Related Terms
- Monitoring (medicine): The observation of a disease, condition, or one or several medical parameters over time.
- Vital Signs: Measurements of the body's basic functions and are used to monitor the functioning of vital organs.
- Telemetry: The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monitor
- Wikipedia's article - Monitor
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