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monitor /mon·i·tor/ (mon´it-er)
1. to check constantly on a given condition or phenomenon, e.g., blood pressure or heart or respiratory rate.
2. an apparatus by which such conditions can be constantly observed or recorded.

ambulatory ECG monitor , Holter monitor a portable continuous electrocardiographic recorder used to detect the frequency and duration of rhythm disturbances.

mon·i·tor (mn-tr)
n.
A usually electronic device used to record, regulate, or control a process or system.

monitor
[mon′ətər]
Etymology: L, monere, to warn
1  v, to observe and evaluate a function of the body closely and constantly.
2  n, a mechanical device that provides a visual or audible signal or a graphic record of a particular function, such as a cardiac monitor or a fetal monitor.

monitor,
n to observe and evaluate a function of the body closely and constantly over time for diagnostic purposes.

monitor
1. continuous observation and measurement of a variable; to check constantly on a given condition or phenomenon, e.g. blood pressure or heart or respiration rate.
2. very large lizard, up to 10 feet long. Aquatic or terrestrial, carnivorous and carrion-eating. Members of the family Varanidae, e.g. Varanus griseus, the desert monitor.

monitor alarm
devices used to monitor an anesthetized patient to alert the anesthetist and surgeon of abnormalities in the heart rate, respiration and blood pressure. Most are electrical and rely on a satisfactory connection to the patient.

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.

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Q. I'd like to know if anyone could recommend a good and reliable bood pressure monitor to use at home. I've recently been diagnosed with very high blood pressure and am now on a perscribed medication for it, Thanks for your time

A. I cannot recommend a specific one, however I found a website that provides details on a lot of different monitors and compares prices too:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/health_and_fitness/blood-pressure-monitors/

Q. does anyone have experience with a continuous blood glucose monitor?

A. my ex girlfriend had it connected near an insulin pump. she found it very helpful and useful. it lowered her A1C levels and saved her the hypoglycemia every now and then.

Q. My sister`s son has broken my computer monitor and has thrown a heavy toy at glass-cased book shelf. My sister `s son has broken my computer monitor and has thrown a heavy toy at glass-cased book shelf. He is constantly tearing books and scribbling on the walls and we cannot control him. We have to keep an eye on him all the time. Since we live together this is causing a lot of friction in my sister, my brother-in-law and me. We tried sending him to child care centers as we all go to work, but he is very violent and destructive at these places too. Please advice.

A. You need to understand that he is a special child and needs care and also patience from the family members. You have to take care that if he is taking his medicines. You also need to look if he is not having any other problem which may be disturbing him. Try to find them as it may reduce his destructive behavior. You must consult with his doctor.
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Electrocardiograms were recorded digitally (sampling rate of 256 Hz per channel) on removable flash cards using a light-weight, two-channel, ambulatory ECG monitor (Trillium3000, Forest Medical, East Syracuse, NY).
 
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