Inventors:
Andrea Stebor - Tampa FL, US
Bruce Friedman - Tampa FL, US
John W. Booth - Tampa FL, US
Assignee:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
Abstract:
A patient monitoring apparatus is disclosed herein. The patient monitoring apparatus includes a controller, and a speaker operatively connected to the controller. The speaker is configured to selectively produce a sound adapted to audibly entertain, distract and/or soothe a patient such that the patient can be conveniently and accurately monitored. A corresponding method for monitoring one or more of a patient's vital signs is also provided.