Definitions for "Apnea monitor"
Machine that detects interruptions in breathing.
a machine that will hook to the baby via either a belt or sticky type leads. This machine will monitor your child's breathing and heart rate. It can be set to alarm if levels go below or above a certain predetermined level.
For use at home following discharge from the hospital, an instrument that monitors continuously for events of apnea or bradycardia. If an event occurs, it is recorded in the monitor's memory, and an alarm sounds.