CMS8000 with Integrated Thermal Recorder and Pulse Rate Display
The CONTEC CMS8000 PR is the printer-equipped configuration of the CMS8000 multiparameter patient monitor, combining the full monitoring capability of the CMS8000 ? 12.1-inch TFT colour display, 15-language interface, standard ECG/SpO2/NIBP/Resp/Temp parameter set, 72-hour trend storage and USB/network data connectivity ? with a built-in thermal strip recorder for direct paper documentation of waveforms and parameter data from the monitor. The PR variant also emphasises pulse rate as a displayed parameter, providing simultaneous HR from ECG and PR from SpO2 for comparison ? a clinically useful dual heart rate display for detecting pulse deficits or arrhythmic dissociations in high-acuity monitoring.
Clinical Documentation at the Bedside
The built-in thermal recorder in the CMS8000 PR allows clinicians to print ECG rhythm strips, alarm event records, parameter trend reports and real-time waveforms directly from the monitor without requiring connection to an external printer or data management workstation. This capability is particularly valuable in operating theatres where the anaesthetic record requires documented rhythm and parameter records during the case, in ICU environments where paper records accompany clinical handover notes, and in emergency situations where an immediate paper record of the patient’s rhythm and parameters at the time of deterioration provides medico-legal documentation. The recorder outputs on standard thermal paper at the monitor, reducing workflow complexity in critical care environments.
Full ICU Monitoring Capability with Optional Parameter Expansion
The CMS8000 PR supports the same optional parameter expansion as the standard CMS8000: dual-channel IBP (ART, PA, CVP, RAP, LAP, ICP), sidestream EtCO2 and TMAP for full critical care monitoring. The 15-language interface, dual rechargeable battery, anti-arrhythmia alarm system with 7 physiological alarm levels, audible and visual alarms with recallable alarm events and anti-EMI filtering complete the clinical monitoring infrastructure. Vital Medical supplies the CONTEC CMS8000 PR to South African ICUs, operating theatres and specialist units requiring multiparameter monitoring with integrated waveform printing.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | CONTEC |
| Model | CMS8000 PR (with Printer/Recorder) |
| Type | Multiparameter Patient Monitor with Built-In Thermal Recorder |
| Display | 12.1″ TFT Colour LCD |
| Language | 15 languages |
| Standard Parameters | ECG, SpO2, Pulse Rate, NIBP, Respiration, Temperature (dual-channel) |
| Optional Parameters | 2-IBP, EtCO2 (side-stream), TMAP, Network |
| ECG | 5-lead; arrhythmia analysis; ST detection; pacemaker detection |
| SpO2 | 0?99%; ?2% |
| NIBP | Oscillometric; Manual/Auto/STAT; adult/paediatric/neonatal |
| Respiration | Apnea alarm; 0?120rpm |
| Temperature | Dual-channel; 1?50?C |
| Recorder | Built-in thermal strip recorder (standard) |
| Trend Storage | 72 hours |
| Data Connectivity | USB, Network |
| Patient Population | Adult, paediatric, neonatal |
| Certifications | CE, FDA |
