Sedation dentistry is a popular option for making patients more comfortable in a dental practice, and general anesthesia is used during some oral surgical procedures as well. However, when patients are put under, it is very important to make sure they retain normal respiratory functions. EKG and vital sign monitors are designed to track all of a patient’s vital functions at once. Newer models will work with just one sensor to track heart rate, pulse oximetry, body temperature and more. They can be set up to provide an alarm if vital signs indicate the patient may be in trouble, so the monitor does not need to be watched throughout the treatment.
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| Company | Philips Medical Systems | GE Healthcare | Criticare Systems, Inc. | Criticare Systems, Inc. | Criticare Systems, Inc. |
| Item | SureSigns VS1 Vital Signs Monitor | Cardiocap 5 | Criticare 504 DX | Criticare 506 N3 | Criticare 506DN Patient Monitor |
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| Price | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The new SureSigns VS1 is an easy to use vital signs monitor that provides reliable, accurate, automated measurements in seconds. The VS1 is designed | Cardiocap/5 is an integrated hemodynamic and airway gas monitor specially designed for operating and recovery rooms. Optional software specific to | Spot-check or continuously monitor three critical parameters; (SpO2, NIBP, and predictive temperature) on neonates to adults with a single monitor. | ComfortCuff NIBP, in a compact, easily transported monitor, is ideal for hospitals, clinics, and private offices. Criticare’s proprietary ComfortCuff | The 506DN patient monitor with sturdy carry-handle attaches quickly to a rolling stand. It can operate on battery power and directly from AC power. It |
| Warranty | Inquire | Inquire | 1 year | 1 year | 2 Years |
| BP Reading | Oscillometric blood pressure technology | IBP | Oscillometric Upon Inflation | Oscillometric Upon Inflation | Oscillometric Upon Inflation |
| O2 Saturation Reading | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ECG Reading | Yes | Yes | Not Available | Yes | No |
| Pulse Rate | 20 - 250 bpm | 30 - 250 bpm | 20 to 300 bpm | 20 to 300 bpm | 20 - 300 bpm |
| Expired CO2 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | No |
| Backup Battery | Internal Battery | Yes | 1 Sealed Lead Acid | 1 Sealed Lead Acid | 1 Sealed Lead Acid |
| Printer Included | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | No |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |