Advances and new insights in monitoring.
It cannot be overemphasized that a piece of electrical equipment is not capable of replacing a vigilant, well-trained clinician. As monitoring devices become more sophisticated, the potential for artifact or misinterpretation increases. When applied appropriately, operated properly, and interpreted correctly, however, the monitors afford the patient the best possible outcome.
Lawrence
John P
JP
Department of Anesthesia, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, PO Box 670531, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0531, USA. lawrenjp@ucmail.uc.edu
D000758:Anesthesia; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination; D004452:Echocardiography; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010092:Oximetry / Q000379:methods; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests