Philips SureSigns VM8 Vital Signs Patient Monitor. Standalone bedside patient monitor that is easy to learn and easy to use. Flexible and compact, the VM8 is ideal for continuous monitoring multiple vitals for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
 
The VM8 features an easy-to-read display with large color-coded numerics and up to 4 waveforms.The VM8 patient monitor weighs in at just 8.2 pounds (without optional recorder/printer add-on), so portability is not an issue. For ease of downloading data, the VM8 features LAN/serial data export in HL7 format. There is also a USB port for data export and software upgrades. It has a lithium-ion battery as an internal power supply, and an AC power cord for operation and charging. Battery operating time is 4 hours with continuous monitoring and NBPs every 15 minutes.
 
The VM8 ships with the ECG (3- or 5-lead), SpO2 & NBP packages onboard, a power cord, lithium-ion battery, instructions for use, quick reference cards, service manual on CD, and a 3-year parts only warranty. Basic accessories package includes an adult SpO2 sensor (M1196A); adult antimicrobial NBP cuff (M4555A) and interconnect tubing (M1599B); 3-lead ECG lead set with grabber cable (989803143181).
 
Also available are an optional add-on recorder/printer, an optional add-on temperature package (predictive oral/axillary), and Mainstream etCO2 for intubated and non-intubated patients. Recorder/printer includes 2 rolls of recorder paper (989803136891). Temperature module includes temperature probe covers.
 
Features include:
 
- Bright, color backlit 10.4" LED screen
- Audible & visual alarms with Nurse Call Output
- 4 display modes: Numeric, Numeric w/Waveform, Tabular Trend, Graphical Trend
- Front panel icon shows power/battery status and battery charging
- Optional programmable bar-code scanner
- Storage room for up to 96 hours of measurements
- Uses the same supplies as all other Philips monitors