title: Patient monitoring in the operating theatre.
abstract: Anaesthetised patients are monitored to ensure their safety. Simple clinical observations must not be replaced by electronic instruments--these provide an extension of the clinical senses. The choice of parameters for monitoring is discussed. The design of the Ninewells main operating theatre suite is described. An 8-channel bourne in the base of the theatre table conveys patient signals to a 4-channel recorder in a monitoring laboratory. Outputs are displayed on a wall mounted display in theatre. Two-way speech intercommunication exists with monitoring technician and students.
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001831:Body Temperature; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation; D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D012119:Respiration; D014690:Venous Pressure
chemical_list: D009466:Neuromuscular Blocking Agents; D010100:Oxygen