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Apnea Monitors
Apnea is a physical condition in which the patient lacks spontaneous respiration, and may stop breathing if not watched closely. It is often considered one of the main factors in cases of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Apnea monitors were developed to measure respiration and cardiac activity, and to give an audible alarm should any sudden change occur which may indicate the cessation of either breathing or heart function. They will not restore the breathing or heart activity, and it is suggested that a clinician using one should be trained in CPR.
Apnea monitors are connected to the patient by a set of (minimum 2) electrodes, which are connected to wire leads, which are in turn connected to a patient cable that plugs directly into the monitor. The patient cable, which is a standard accessory, serves as an electrical insulator between the patient and the electrical circuit generated by the device. Electrodes and lead wires vary according to the device used and are generally considered disposable single-patient use products. They are available in a number of configurations, including sizes for infants and pediatric patients. See individual device screens for the disposables and patient cables used by each model.
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