PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM

December 9, 2025 

Blog by: Pamela Joy B. Cerezo

DM15 

Subject: Health Informatics (HSCI 53)

My name is Pamela Joy Cerezo, and I am a midwifery student with a growing passion for health informatics. As someone deeply involved in patient care, I’ve learned how essential it is to combine clinical knowledge with modern technology to improve the way we diagnose, monitor, and support patients.

I created this blog to share what I’m learning about how computers, software, and digital systems are transforming healthcare from electronic records to patient monitoring systems and point-of-care devices. My goal is to make complex topics simple, practical, and useful, especially for fellow students, future health workers, and anyone curious about the digital side of healthcare.

Through this space, I hope to explore how technology can make patient care safer, faster, and more efficient, and how we, as future healthcare providers, can adapt to this evolving field.

PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM: How They Help Improve Patient Care

  INTRODUCTION:  In today’s modern healthcare setting, patient monitoring systems have become one of the most important tools used by hospitals, clinics, and health workers. These systems are software-powered machines that continuously track vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and temperature. Because they work in real time, they play a huge role in keeping patients safe and helping health professionals respond quickly when something is wrong.

WHAT IS PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM?  

 Patient monitoring systems make patient care faster and more accurate. Instead of checking vital signs manually every hour, the machine records them every second. This reduces human error and provides a full picture of a patient’s condition. When the system notices an abnormal reading like a sudden drop in oxygen or a dangerous rise in heart rate it immediately sounds an alarm. This alert helps nurses, midwives, and doctors respond right away, preventing complications and even saving lives.

BENEFITS OF PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT'S   

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  Improved Patient Safety
• Early Detection Problem
  
• Better Accuracy and Reliability
• Efficient Use of Healthcare Staff
• Enhanced Treatment Decisions
• Remote Monitoring Capability
• Patient Comfort and Reduced Stress 
• Data Storage for Trend Analysis

    

Another advantage is that patient monitoring software stores and displays data over time. Health workers can review trends—like whether a patient’s blood pressure is slowly rising or if oxygen levels drop during sleep. This helps doctors identify patterns, adjust medications, and plan better care. It also improves communication among the healthcare team because everyone sees the same updated information

   These systems are especially important in critical units such as emergency rooms, ICUs, operating rooms, and neonatal units. For example, premature babies in the NICU rely on monitors to track their heart rate and breathing. Even the smallest change can be detected instantly, allowing health workers to act before the situation becomes serious. For adult patients, especially those with heart disease, respiratory problems, or unstable conditions, the monitoring system gives continuous updates that guide treatment decisions.

    Patient monitoring systems also help reduce the workload of nurses. Instead of checking each patient one by one, they can observe multiple patients through a central monitoring station. This ensures that even during busy shifts, no patient is overlooked. 

    

  Overall, patient monitoring systems are essential in today’s healthcare world. They provide continuous, accurate, and real-time information that keeps patients safe and supports better medical decisions. With these systems, health workers can focus more on care, respond faster to emergencies, and improve patient outcomes. In a digital age where every second matters, these tools make a life-changing difference.