Patient monitoring
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Patient Monitoring
Patient monitoring (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/) refers to the continuous or intermittent observation and assessment of a patient's physiological functions to guide treatment decisions and detect changes in their health status.
Etymology
The term "patient monitoring" is derived from the Latin word "patiens", meaning "one who suffers", and the English word "monitor", which originates from the Latin "monere", meaning "to warn" or "to advise".
Types of Patient Monitoring
There are several types of patient monitoring, including:
- Vital Signs Monitoring: This involves the measurement of basic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and respiratory rate.
- Telemetry Monitoring: This is a method of monitoring where information from the patient is transmitted to a remote location for analysis.
- Remote Patient Monitoring: This is a technology that allows patient health data to be collected outside of traditional healthcare settings.
- Invasive Monitoring: This involves the insertion of devices into the body to monitor certain physiological parameters.
Related Terms
- Biotelemetry: The application of telemetry in biology to remotely monitor various vital signs of patients.
- Telehealth: The use of digital information and communication technologies to access health care services remotely.
- E-health: The use of information and communication technologies for health.
- M-health: The practice of medicine and public health supported by mobile devices.
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