B40 Multi-Parameter Monitor: A reliable and scalable solution for clinical monitoring
The GE Healthcare B40 is a versatile patient monitor designed to meet the growing demands of physiological monitoring in modern healthcare facilities. Suitable for a wide range of patients – adults, children and newborns – it provides continuous and accurate monitoring of essential vital signs. Ideal for emergency departments, intensive care units, operating theatres and intra-hospital transport, the B40 stands out for its robustness, ease of use and modularity.
One of the major advantages of the B40 is its ability to integrate multiple measurement modules. It supports parameters such aselectrocardiogram ( ECG), including ST segment analysis and arrhythmia detection, non-invasive (NIBP) and invasive (IBP) blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO₂) with motion and low perfusion detection, body temperature via various types of probes, and impedance respiration. With the addition of optional modules such as Entropy and respiratory gases (CO₂, O₂, N₂O and anaesthetic agents), the B40 becomes a powerful tool for anaesthesia and intraoperative monitoring.
Equipped with an intuitive colour screen, the B40 displays waveforms and numerical values in real time, with customisable data fields and visual and audible alarms. The user can configure the display, record trends, capture snapshots and print reports. Navigation is made easy with the rotary knob (Trim Knob) and dedicated control keys, allowing quick access to critical settings.
The B40 also supports network communication, enabling integration with GE central systems (CIC Pro, CARESCAPE Central Station), data transmission via HL7, and centralised alarm and remote configuration management. This makes it possible to share patient trends, alarms and settings with other hospital information systems (EMR).
Portability is another strong point of the B40. It is equipped with two lithium-ion batteries that provide sufficient autonomy to ensure continuity of care during intra-hospital transfers. The device is designed in accordance with international safety standards (IEC 60601-1, ISO 14971, etc.) and features protection against electric shock, electromagnetic interference and defibrillation discharge.
The B40 combines clinical reliability, flexibility of use and connectivity, making it the preferred choice for healthcare professionals looking for a scalable, secure monitoring solution suitable for a variety of clinical settings.
