Baby Heart Monitor
Cardiorespiratory monitor - infants; Apnea monitor - infants; Heart rate monitor - infants
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A heartrespiratory monitor can measure a baby's or child's:
- Breathing rate
- Heart beat
- Oxygen level
Caregivers can use these measurements to determine how the baby or child is doing, and help make decisions regarding treatments and medicines.
The monitor often uses stick-on electrodes, or patches, that detect chest movement and the heart beat. The...
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