A review of current methods of monitoring in neonatal intensive care.
Neonatal intensive care requires continuous close monitoring of several physiological parameters. The machinery involved is complex but has to be understood by medical staff with the minimum of training in its use. Failure of correct application and interpretation of results can be dangerous for the sick or preterm infant.
D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000295:instrumentation
D010100:Oxygen