Medical Equipment

Medical Equipment

Medical - Cardiology is the term used for the study and disorders of human heart. There have been several developments in treatments related to human heart in the last century. In this article, we will look into the medical equipments designed to monitor pulse rates. Monitoring heart rate is very important in cardiology as it helps to determine the condition of the patient's heart. There are several machines designed and invented to monitor and record pulse rates, which helps to study the condition later. Along with the technology developments, there have been numerous changes in the models and functions of the monitors.

Two Types of Medical Equipments to Monitor the Rates

Earlier, heart rate monitoring machines were a huge box with multiple electrode leads attached to the chest. It was in 1977, the first wireless pulse rate monitoring EKG was invented. Medical equipments to monitor pulse rates have two elements, a receiver and a transmitter. Nowadays, receivers are available in different forms such as phone or watch.

In the early monitors, plastic straps with liquid or water was essential in order to get specific heart rates. However, the system had gradually changed into using conductive fabric, which has inbuilt microprocessors. These inbuilt microprocessors analyze heart rates and gives precise EKG signals that help physicians to determine the heart condition.

The latest developments in medical devices allowing to monitor heart rates are "one touch" systems. These are wristwatches that have inbuilt sensors. The user operations of this type of monitors are easy. In order to check the heart rate, the patient just has to touch the sensors on the display for a couple of seconds and the heart rates will be displayed. This type of medical equipments has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Benefits and Disadvantages of Wristwatch Model Pulse rate Monitors

• The benefit of the latest medical devices to check and monitor the rates (wristwatch model) is its user friendliness. Wearing wristwatch on hand, the person can check their heart rate without the help of a professional physician or expert.

• The disadvantage of this type of medical devices is it does not give detailed monitoring report of the pulse rates unlike the older monitors with the chest strap. At times, it is important to check the flow of pulse rates to determine heart condition, which is not possible with the wristwatch model.

The most advanced models of pulse rate monitoring systems also help to measure breathing rates. Therefore, two types of medical devices to monitor heart rate are chest strap monitors and strapless monitors. Both the monitors are useful at times. As the article discussed, both the types of monitors have their benefits and disadvantages. However, it is wise for heart patient to carry a strapless monitor to check their pulse rate easily without the help of any professionals. Knowing the purpose of these medical equipments will help the patients choose the right monitor. Nowadays, many types of monitoring systems are available in the market.

 

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