monitor
[mon´ĭ-ter] 1. to check constantly on a given condition or phenomenon, e.g., blood pressure or heart or respiration rate.
2. an apparatus by which such conditions or phenomena can be constantly observed and recorded.
ambulatory ECG monitor a portable continuous
electrocardiograph recorder, typically monitoring two channels for 24 hours; it is used to detect the frequency and duration of cardiac rhythm disturbances and to assess
pacemaker programming. The term is sometimes used synonymously with
Holter monitor.
apnea monitor a device with alarms, used to detect cessation of breathing, most commonly used in neonates and infants who have demonstrated apnea or who may be at risk for developing apnea. These monitors can be used in the hospital or in the patient's home.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
mon·i·tor
(mon'i-tŏr, -tōr), A device that displays and/or records specified data for a given series of events, operations, or circumstances.
[L., one who warns, fr. moneo, pp. monitum, to warn]
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monitor
EBM
A person employed by a drug sponsor or clinical research organisation (CRO) who is responsible for ensuring that a trial is being conducted in accordance with the protocol and good clinical practice (GCP) guidances. Monitors work with the clinical research co-ordinator to check all data and documentation from the trial.
Monitor's duties
Helping plan and initiate a trial; assessing the conduct of trials; assisting in data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation.
Monitor
The independent (non-departmental public body or quango) regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts. Once a trust has been authorised (granted Foundation status), Monitor monitors its activities to ensure ongoing compliance with the terms under which the trust was granted Foundation status. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) benchmarks a trust against healthcare standards, and sends Monitor copies of its inspection reports. Monitor may intervene in Foundation trust operations if it fails to meet healthcare standards, or if there is an "Omega Threat" incident, or if some aspect of its activities results in a significant breach in the terms of its authorisation.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
monitor
Clinical medicine A device which assesses the status of a particular parameter. See Apnea monitor, Holter monitor Managed care Any parameter regularly and consistently used to evaluate quality of care Lab medicineA component of an instrument that detects physical or chemical fluctuations in electromagnetic radiation. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
mon·i·tor
(mon'i-tŏr) 1. A device that displays or records specified data for a given series of events, operations, or circumstances.
2. To assess a function of the body on a close constant basis.
[L., one who warns, fr. moneo, pp. monitum, to warn]
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mon·i·tor
(mon'i-tŏr) 1. A device that displays and/or records specified data for a given series of events, operations, or circumstances.
2. To observe over time.
[L., one who warns, fr. moneo, pp. monitum, to warn]
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Patient discussion about monitor
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