Critical & Chronic Care
Bedside Cardiac Monitors
Continuous vitals tracking for every admitted patient.
Every patient admitted under cardiac care is connected to continuous bedside monitoring — tracking heart rhythm, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in real time. This means any change in a patient's condition is caught immediately by the nursing and medical team, rather than at the next scheduled check, which matters most in the hours right after a cardiac event. Alerts are configured for each patient based on their specific condition, so the nursing team is notified the moment a reading moves outside a safe range. This continuous approach is standard for every cardiac admission at RKM, not reserved only for the most critical cases, because early detection of a small change often prevents it from becoming a larger one.
How it works
On admission, sensors for ECG, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are connected to a bedside monitor.
Safe ranges are set individually based on the patient's condition.
Readings are tracked continuously and displayed at the nursing station as well as bedside.
Any reading outside the set range triggers an immediate alert to the care team.
Frequently asked questions
Is bedside monitoring only used in the ICU?+
No — continuous bedside monitoring is used for any cardiac admission, not just ICU patients, so changes in condition are caught early regardless of ward.
Does the monitoring cause any discomfort?+
No. It uses the same painless adhesive sensors as a standard ECG, along with a blood pressure cuff and a small oxygen sensor on the fingertip.
Who is alerted if my readings go outside a normal range?+
The nursing station and treating team are notified immediately through the monitoring system, allowing a quick response without waiting for the next scheduled check.
This page is for general information and doesn't replace a medical consultation. Your cardiologist will confirm what's right for your specific case.