apnea monitor

Etymology: Gk, a + pnein, not to breathe

a bed surface for infants, designed to sound an alarm if the child stops breathing for a given period of time. It may be a bed pad (alarm mattress) or a nasal flow sensor.

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.

Holter monitor a type of ambulatory ECG monitor.

apnea monitor

Pediatrics An impedance-type device that monitors both the respiratory and heart rate of an infant, and sounds an alarm alerting care-givers of a possible need to perform CPR in the event of either apnea or a marked ↑ or ↓ in heart rate. See Central sleep apnea, SIDS.

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Long-term pulse oximetry monitoring at home can be used in these situations: * monitoring children that are using assisted ventilation and/or are tracheostomy dependent * weaning children from assisted ventilation through a defined protocol * children with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (first sign of pulmonary hemorrhage is desaturation) * children needing apnea monitoring who are at risk for disconnection, strangulation or injury from being tangled in apnea monitor wiring.

Pulse oximetry and children by Richardson, Stephanie / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine

If tests are positive, a home apnea monitor may be recommended.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome-Diseases by Robert Baird / Health, general community

Newborn babies would have to remain in the hospital for much longer periods of time if it weren''t for the availability of apnea monitors.

Baby Monitors Give Parents Peace of Mind by Gavin Sanderson / Family and marriage community