VITAL SIGNS MONITORS & BUYER'S GUIDE

Spot Vital Signs Monitors are the first line of defense to stay on top of a patient’s well-being and avoid medical errors during their entire hospital stay. Our Spot Vital Signs Monitors can quickly measure the following vital signs in order to get a clear picture of a patient’s health status:

OUR BEST-SELLER

The Welch Allyn Spot 4400 Vital Signs Monitor is a state-of-the-art medical device that measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and SpO2. It also has a built-in blood pressure averaging feature for a more accurate view of the patient’s heart health. Results are displayed on its touchscreen display in just 1 minute and can be transferred to major EMRs via USB. The Welch Allyn Spot 4400 Vital Signs Monitor can be wall-mounted, transferred from room to room with a mobile stand, or kept on a desk with a desk stand. 

VITAL SIGNS MONITOR BUYER’S GUIDE

CHOOSING THE BEST SPOT VITAL SIGNS MONITOR FOR YOUR FACILITY

Finding the best Spot Vital Signs Monitor for your facility involves careful consideration of a number of factors. These include the vital signs you need to measure based on your practice, required features, accessories, and your budget.

Vital signs - including blood pressure (BP), pulse rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation (SpO2), and temperature - are measured during routine medical checkups, before surgeries, and during emergency/in-patient care to form a diagnosis and perform timely medical intervention.

With so much at stake, medical facilities need a spot vital monitor that is not only highly accurate but also easy to use, reliable, and seamlessly integrates with the facility’s workflow.

Blood Pressure (BP) is the measure of the force the heart uses to pump blood around the body. 

Pulse Rate refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute.

Respiratory Rate is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. 

Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) pertains to the amount of oxygen circulating in a person’s body. 

Temperature is the measure of the hotness and coldness of the patient's body. 

What Features are Required and What are Optional?

The context in which the Spot Vital Signs Monitor is going to be used is crucial in determining what features are needed and not needed. For example, it’s best to choose a monitor for ICU or emergency use that can measure invasive blood pressure (IBP) and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2).

The size of your facility should also be considered. If you’re buying a Spot Vital Signs Monitor for a small or new facility, you probably won’t need WiFi or Bluetooth capabilities. But if for a large medical facility, these features may be absolutely needed for smooth network integration. 

What is Your Working Budget?

Spot Vital Signs Monitors can cost anywhere from $1000 to upwards of $2000 depending on the model and features. The good news is most Spot Vital Signs Monitors are modular, which means you can choose which modules to initially purchase to fit your budget. You can then upgrade later on as the budget allows. 

Standard Spot Vital Signs Monitors usually have built-in modules for measuring pulse rate (PR), BP, and heart rate. If you want the ability to measure temperature, end-tidal CO2, and respiratory rate, you will have to purchase additional modules.

For example, the Blood Pressure Base Unit of the ADC ADView 2 Modular Diagnostic Spot Vital Signs Monitor is relatively low in price, inclusive of adult BP cuffs. If you have more budget, you can add a temperature and a SpO2 module at an additional cost.

Need Extra Accessories?

There are several add-ons and accessories that can help you maximize your spot vital monitor. The Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs 4400 Monitor, for instance, has a variety of mounting options including a wall mount, a mobile stand, and a desktop stand. 

The Riester RVS-100 Advanced Vital Signs Monitor has an optional thermal printer that neatly integrates with the monitor, letting you easily get a hard copy of the vital signs reading without taking up additional space.

Blood pressure (BP) cuffs are also important to consider. While many Spot Vital Signs Monitors come with basic adult BP cuffs, you might want to separately purchase pediatric cuffs if your facility often gets pediatric patients or extra-large adult BP cuffs for bariatric patients.

If your facility prefers to use cuffs and sensors from a specific brand, make sure to secure an adapter cable that lets the Vital Signs Monitor work smoothly with the cuffs and sensors. Edan, for example, offers an adapter cable that enables the iM3 Vital Signs Monitor to be used with Nellcor SpO2 sensors. 

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Where to Buy Your Spot Vital Signs Monitor

Tiger Medical is the leading medical equipment provider with authentic top-brand medical equipment, unbeaten customer service, and smooth online order processing. We proudly carry Spot Vital Signs Monitors from the industry giants Welch Allyn, Edan, ADC, Riester, Schiller, and Seca - ensuring quality and accuracy at competitive prices.