In modern cardiology, patient safety largely depends on accurate and timely monitoring. Advances in medical technology have enabled the implementation of comprehensive monitoring systems that continuously track heart function, hemodynamics, and other vital parameters. This is especially crucial when managing patients with arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and in intensive care settings.

With the UM 300-S patient monitor, cardiologists can get an expanded set of diagnostic channels and features that not only help detect deviations at early stages but also enable rapid responses to critical changes.

What makes it a truly complete cardiology monitoring solution?

• 3-, 5-, and 12-lead ECG with full waveform display
• 27 types of arrhythmia detection, with real-time indication and automatic event recording
• Heart Rate Variability (HRV) with full spectral and time-domain parameters
• ST segment analysis with adjustable measurement points
• QTc interval analysis
• Averaged QRS complex display
• Protection against defibrillator and electrosurgical interference
• Automatic lead switching in case of signal loss
• Real-time waveform display: up to 7 simultaneous ECG waveforms, or full 12 lead in ECG display mode

ECG channel is one of our own developments, which we are rightfully proud of. 
Find out more about its advantages and capabilities!

The main priority in ECG module development was aimed to provide stable and qualitative signals while measurement in difficult conditions. Motor artifacts of the patient, measurement while electrosurgical instrument usage, loss of contact quality of ECG electrodes with a patient, and others.

Patient Monitoring in Cardiology

For comprehensive patient monitoring in cardiology, a 12-lead ECG is used to analyze the heart’s electrical activity, detect arrhythmias, and identify ischemic changes through ST-segment analysis.^[1] Additionally, QTc interval assessment helps predict arrhythmia risk, while HRV analysis provides insights into the autonomic regulation of the heart.^[2]

Precise hemodynamic control is ensured through IBP monitoring, which enables continuous arterial pressure measurement in critically ill patients and during cardiac surgery.^[3] This monitoring can also be performed in CVP mode to assess cardiac preload in cases of heart failure and volume overload.^[4] Cardiac output evaluation helps determine the heart’s pumping efficiency, which is crucial in shock conditions and post-surgical recovery.^[5] Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring is achieved through ICG, while systemic SVR assessment allows for peripheral hemodynamic evaluation, which is particularly vital in sepsis and hypertension management.^[6,7]

All these monitoring channels and functions are available in UM 300-S patient monitors
for all models (with 10-, 15-, or 20-inch screens) in the basic configuration or in the extended set.

A New Take On Modular Patient Monitors

To simplify the configuration of the UM 300-S patient monitor for each clinical case, particular in cardiology, UTAS has developed the UniPort™ universal connector technology. With UniPort™, additional modules can be connected to the monitor without unhandy consoles, are automatically recognized and displayed upon connection (plug-n-play), and are compatible with all UM 300-S monitors in the unit.

This is a new take on modular patient monitor that allows you to choose a configuration for cardiology, anesthesiology, neonatology, hemodynamics, or to create a custom set that meets your specific needs. Not more, not less — just what is needed. Save money by purchasing only the necessary high-end modules, avoiding unnecessary expenses!

Read more about extended custom sets in UM 300-S Patient Monitor:

For Anesthesiology • For Neonatology • For Hemodynamics

References

1. Rautaharju et al. AHA/ACCF/HRS recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram: Part IV: The ST segment, T and U waves, and the QT interval. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2009;53(11):982-991. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.12.014

2. Verrier et al. Spectrum of clinical applications of interlead ECG heterogeneity assessment: From myocardial ischemia detection to sudden cardiac death risk stratification. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2021;26(6):e12894. doi:10.1111/anec.12894

3. Mahmoud et al. Non-invasive adjustment of fluid status in critically ill patients on renal replacement therapy. J Crit Care Med. 2016;31(2):205-212. doi:10.1016/j.jccm.2016.03.014.

4. Wu et al. Hemodynamic monitoring and management of pediatric septic shock. Biomed J. 2022;45(4):320-328. doi:10.1016/j.bj.2022.05.007.

5. Sen et al. The inability of emergency physicians to estimate hemodynamic profiles of acutely ill patients. Am J Emerg Med. 2012;30(7):1252-1259. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2011.10.018.

6. Mansouri et al. Impedance cardiography: recent applications and developments. Biomed Signal Process Control. 2018;44:77-87. Available at: ResearchGate PDF.

7. Ventura et al. Hypertension as a hemodynamic disease: The role of impedance cardiography. Am J Hypertens. 2005;18(S2):26S-32S. doi:10.1016/j.amjhyper.2005.06.015.