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SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AND MONITORING VITAL SIGNS

  • US 20080005838A1
  • Filed: 07/05/2007
  • Published: 01/10/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A patient support apparatus comprising:

  • a support adapted to at least partially support a weight of a patient;

    a force sensor adapted to detect a force exerted from said support onto said force sensor, said force sensor outputting a signal corresponding to said force; and

    a controller in communication with said force sensor, said controller adapted to determine from said signal at least one of a breathing rate and heart rate of a patient positioned on said support.

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