UNICEF Backs Portable Health Monitors for Global Care

In resource-limited remote areas, healthcare workers face daunting challenges: equipment shortages, unstable power supply, and the constant pressure to protect fragile lives against time. How can medical professionals quickly and accurately monitor patients' vital signs under such constrained conditions to deliver timely and effective treatment?

UNICEF, committed to improving global health outcomes for children and women, recognizes the critical importance of vital signs monitoring in medical care. The organization has carefully selected and recommends this portable multi-parameter monitor—a device combining exceptional performance, comprehensive functionality, portability, and durability specifically designed for challenging environments.

This monitor integrates six key physiological parameters: ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature. It provides a complete picture of a patient's condition across all age groups—adults, children, and neonates.

• ECG & Heart Rate: Uses ≥5 leads (I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF, V) with simultaneous display of ≥2 ECG waveforms. Features ±1 bpm accuracy, S-T segment analysis, and arrhythmia detection across wide measurement ranges (15-300 bpm adults, 30-300 bpm pediatric/neonates).
• Respiratory Rate: Measures 6-120 bpm (adults) and 6-150 bpm (pediatric/neonates) with 1 bpm resolution.
• Non-Invasive Blood Pressure: Uses oscillometric method with adjustable inflation pressure. Covers 10-270 mmHg (adults), 10-200 mmHg (pediatric), and 10-135 mmHg (neonates) with ±5 mmHg accuracy.
• Oxygen Saturation: Measures 1-100% SpO₂ (±3% accuracy) with derived heart rate (25-250 bpm, ±2 bpm accuracy).
• Temperature: Measures 0-50°C with ±0.1°C accuracy and 0.1°C resolution.

Engineered for reliability in demanding conditions:

• Display: ≥10.4" color screen showing up to 7 simultaneous waveforms/parameters with customizable views.
• Data Management: Stores ≥72 events and ≥24 hours of trend data with LAN/USB export capabilities.
• Durability: Hospital-grade disinfection compatibility with automatic self-testing and continuous system monitoring.
• Power: ≥2-hour battery backup, automatic power switching, and universal voltage compatibility (100-240V).

Optimized for healthcare workflow:

• Installation: Compatible with standard bed/wall rails and mounting poles.
• Alarms: Configurable audio-visual alerts for all parameters with apnea detection and equipment status warnings.
• Accessories: Includes comprehensive documentation and specialized probes/cuffs for all patient groups.

Compliant with:

• ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
• EU MDD 93/42/ECC or MDR 2017/745 Class IIb classification
• Multiple IEC 60601 standards for medical electrical equipment safety

Includes:

• User training recommendations
• Two-year warranty from shipment date
• Optional invasive blood pressure monitoring capability

The monitor has an expected lifespan of 5-7 years, operates in 10-40°C environments, weighs 10.7kg (without battery), and typically delivers within 120 days.