Cardiac Monitor
ECG-focused bedside monitor with arrhythmia detection and ST-segment analysis for patients under cardiac observation at home.
Available on rent or to buy
Patient Monitor
Multi-parameter bedside monitor covering ECG, SpO₂, non-invasive blood pressure, respiration and temperature, with alarm limits configured at installation.
- sanitised
- technician installed
On rent
Available
Stocked for rental with delivery, installation and servicing included. Tell us how long you need it and we will quote for that period.
To buy
Available
Outright purchase including delivery, installation and a one-year warranty on manufacturing defects.
Get the best quote for this equipment
We price against what you actually need — how long, which configuration, whether nursing goes with it — rather than publishing a number that fits nobody. Ask and we will give you a straight one, GST stated separately.
Quotes state GST separately at the applicable rate. Rental and purchase are taxed differently.
About this equipment
A bedside monitor turns a set of intermittent spot checks into a continuous picture, which matters when a patient can deteriorate between one observation and the next. It tracks heart rhythm, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, respiration and temperature, and alarms when any of them leaves the range set for that patient. The important word is *set*: factory default limits alarm constantly on a home patient, the family mutes the monitor, and a muted monitor is worse than no monitor at all. We configure the limits to the treating doctor's instructions at installation.
Indications — when this is used
- Home ICU and high-dependency care
- Post-operative monitoring after discharge
- Patients on continuous oxygen or non-invasive ventilation
- Any patient at risk of unrecognised overnight deterioration
Who it is for
- Home ICU setups with trained nursing cover
- Nursing homes and step-down facilities
- Clinics and day-care units
Brands available
Which brand you receive depends on current stock. Tell us if you need a specific one and we will confirm before dispatch.
- Contec
- Niscomed
- BPL Medical
- Schiller
Specifications
| Parameters | ECG, SpO₂, NIBP, respiration, temperature; etCO₂ on 7-para models |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.1" or 12.1" colour TFT, multi-trace |
| Alarms | Configurable upper and lower limits on every parameterSet to the treating doctor's numbers at installation, not left on defaults. |
| Trend storage | Up to 120 hours of tabular and graphical trend |
| Battery | 2–4 hours internal backup |
| Accessories | ECG leads, SpO₂ finger probe, adult NIBP cuff, temperature probe |
Dimensions & space required
| Length | 160 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 300 mm |
| Height | 260 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 4.5 kg |
Also know about
The things that are easy to find out too late.
A monitor does not treat anyone
It reports. Without a trained attendant who can interpret a falling saturation and act on it, a monitor mostly generates anxiety. If nobody trained will be present, a pulse oximeter and clear escalation instructions are the better purchase.
Alarm fatigue is the real risk
Badly set limits alarm all night, the family mutes them, and the one genuine event is missed. This is the commonest way home monitoring fails, and it is entirely a configuration problem.
Probes are consumables
SpO₂ finger probes degrade after four to six months of continuous use and start reading low, which triggers false alarms.
Rotate the sensor sites
Electrodes, probes and cuffs left in one position cause skin irritation and pressure marks, particularly on frail skin.
Safety & clinical information
Device information, not medical advice. Suitability for a particular patient is a decision for the treating clinician.
How it is installed and used
Mounted on a bedside stand within the carer's line of sight. The technician connects the leads, probe and cuff, then sets every alarm limit to the treating doctor's instructions rather than leaving factory defaults, and demonstrates silencing versus acknowledging an alarm.
Before delivery
Confirm a trained attendant or nurse will be present to act on what the monitor shows, and obtain the treating doctor's alarm limits. Without both, a monitor produces anxiety rather than safety.
Ongoing care and servicing
Finger probes degrade after four to six months of continuous use. Electrodes and sampling lines are consumables. Alarm limits should be revisited whenever the patient's clinical condition changes.
When not to use it
- No trained attendant present
- A monitor reports; it does not treat. Without someone able to interpret and act, a pulse oximeter and clear escalation instructions serve the family better.
- Use of factory default alarm limits
- Defaults alarm almost continuously on home patients, which leads to the alarm being muted — and a muted monitor is worse than none.
- Cuff on a limb with a fistula, lymphoedema or a clot
- Repeated cuff inflation on such a limb risks vascular damage. Use an alternative site.
Possible side effects
- Skin irritation and pressure injury at sensor sites
- Electrodes, probes and cuffs left in one position cause irritation and pressure marks. Rotate sites regularly.
- False alarms from motion or poor contact
- Movement, cold peripheries and dried electrode gel all produce artefact that reads as a clinical event.
Serious risks
Life-threatening, permanently damaging, or requiring hospitalisation.
- Alarm fatigue leading to a missed deterioration
- Repeated false alarms train carers to ignore them, and a genuine desaturation or arrhythmia is then missed — the harm is the delay, which can be fatal.
Regulatory status
Classified Class C (moderate–high risk) under India's Medical Devices Rules, 2017. CDSCO does not license rental or resale providers and Encone Care claims no CDSCO approval.
Relevant specialties
- Nursing
- Cardiology
- Emergency medicine
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a patient monitor at home?
Only if someone trained will be present to act on it. A monitor reports; it does not treat. For families without nursing cover, a pulse oximeter plus clear instructions on when to call is usually more useful and far less stressful.
What do the alarm limits need to be set to?
Whatever the treating doctor specifies for that patient. Factory defaults are set for a general hospital population and alarm almost continuously on a stable home patient, which leads to the alarms being ignored.
Can I rent a patient monitor?
Yes. Monitors are among the most commonly rented items, because the need usually spans weeks rather than years. Call us for a quote.
Where we supply this
Outside Delhi? We are expanding across the NCR and Uttar Pradesh — call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can reach you.
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