Description
HP Hewlett Packard 78534C Monitor Terminal Patient Bedside ICU Vintage
The HP Hewlett Packard 78534C is a vintage bedside Monitor/Terminal from Hewlett-Packard's 78000 series patient monitoring platform. It features a built-in CRT display and a multi-bay modular front panel that accepts plug-in parameter modules, allowing clinical staff to configure the unit for specific monitoring needs. Front-panel controls visible in our photos include OVERVIEW, STORE, REAL TIME, DELAYED, CONTROL, CLEAR, LOCAL COPY, SUSPEND, SILENCE/RESET, and ALARMS functions, indicating this unit was designed for comprehensive bedside data review and alarm management within an HP monitoring network.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
- Model: 78534C
- Type: Bedside Patient Monitor / Terminal
- Display: Built-in CRT screen
- Front panel: Multi-bay modular plug-in module slots (several modules visible/installed)
- Front-panel controls: OVERVIEW, STORE, REAL TIME, DELAYED, CONTROL, CLEAR, LOCAL COPY, SUSPEND, SILENCE/RESET, ALARMS
- Form factor: Benchtop / portable console
- Rear panel: Ventilation grille and rear-panel connectors (detail visible in photos)
- Power cord: Attached/visible in photos
- Compatible platform: HP 78000 Series patient monitoring systems
- Sold as-is — no manual, no accessories confirmed beyond unit and power cord
Applications
The HP 78000 Series monitoring platform was a widely deployed patient monitoring system used in hospitals, ICUs, cardiac care units, and step-down units from the 1980s through the 1990s. The 78534C served as a bedside terminal and display hub within that networked monitoring architecture, presenting waveform and alarm data from connected parameter modules at the point of care. Units like this were central to HP's plug-in modular monitoring philosophy, where individual measurement modules (ECG, SpO2, IBP, NIBP, temperature, and others) could be swapped into the bedside chassis without replacing the entire monitor. Today these units are most commonly sought by biomedical engineers, collectors of vintage HP medical equipment, hospitals maintaining legacy HP monitoring networks, and hobbyists interested in 1980s–1990s clinical technology.
This HP Hewlett Packard 78534C Monitor/Terminal is being sold as-is due to its age. The unit looks good cosmetically — the beige enclosure shows typical light surface wear consistent with age and storage, and the front-panel CRT screen, module bays, and control buttons appear intact and undamaged based on our photos. The rear ventilation grille and back-panel connectors are present. Because of the unit's vintage age, we have not powered or tested it at our facility and cannot confirm functionality. It is sold strictly as-is, with no guarantee of working condition. It may be suitable for parts, display, or restoration. Please view our full photo set and contact us if you have any questions before purchasing.
Thanks for your interest. Recycled Goods Inc., Ventura, CA.
FDA Regulation and Certification: The sale of this item may be subject to regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state and local regulatory agencies. If so, do not purchase this item unless you are an authorized purchaser. If the item is subject to FDA regulation, we will verify your status as an authorized purchaser of this item before shipping.
Upon receipt, it is the BUYER'S responsibility to have this instrument checked and certified for use by a qualified Technician prior to placing it into use or service.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Hewlett-Packard |
Model: |
78534C |
MPN: |
78534C |
Type: |
Patient Bedside Monitor / Terminal |
SKU: |
29195 |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is due to age; plug-in module bays visible; power cord included |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Portable Console |
Display Type: |
Built-in CRT |
Compatible With: |
HP 78000 Series patient monitoring systems |
Application: |
Bedside patient monitoring, ICU, cardiology |
Era / Vintage: |
1980s–1990s vintage HP medical equipment |
Condition Notes: |
HP 78534C Monitor/Terminal sold as-is due to age. Cosmetically intact with normal wear; not powered or tested at our facility. No functionality guarantee. Suitable for parts, display, or restoration. See photos. |