Patient monitor
A patient monitor continuously displays vital signs such as ECG, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, respiration and temperature, and alarms when values move outside set limits. It is used in intensive care, operating theatres, emergency departments, wards and during transport.
Common types
- Fixed parameter monitor: a set group of parameters for wards and clinics.
- Modular monitor: plug in modules such as invasive pressure, EtCO2 or cardiac output for ICU and theatre.
- Transport monitor: compact and battery powered for moving patients.
- Central monitoring station: shows many bedside monitors at the nurses' station.
- Telemetry system: wearable transmitters for mobile patients.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Parameters needed: ECG leads, SpO2, NIBP, temperature, respiration, IBP channels, EtCO2.
- Screen size and touch screen or keys.
- Modular or fixed design and the modules required.
- Central station, number of beds and network type.
- Accessories per monitor: cables, cuffs in adult, paediatric and neonatal sizes, SpO2 sensors.
- Battery life, mounting and power plug type.
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or US FDA clearance, destination country registration, ISO 13485 for the maker and IEC 60601-1 with IEC 80601-2-49 (which replaced IEC 60601-2-49 in 2018) and the parameter specific parts such as IEC 60601-2-27 for ECG.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Will our existing accessories fit a new monitor?
Only if the connector and technology match. SpO2 sensors and ECG cables are often specific to the monitor maker, so send the model of the old accessories or plan new ones in the order.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.