IMAGE CAPTURE IN COMBINATION WITH VITAL SIGNS BEDSIDE MONITOR

摘要

When monitoring a patient (32), objective data is readily collected using a vital signs monitor (VSM) (12) coupled to the patient (32) via a plurality of sensors (20). Subjective data, such as the appearance of a rash, wound or dressing, facial pallor or flush, facial expression indicative of pain, and the like, are additionally captured using an imager (22) coupled to the VSM (12). The imager (22) can be a two-dimensional barcode reader that captures a digital image of the patient (32) or portion thereof and relays the image data to the VSM (12). Images and patient vital sign data are then stored to an electronic medical record (14) and presented to a user or physician. Additionally, a standard reference color plate (30) with an optional barcode (34) can be placed on or near the patient (32), and the patient (32) and SCP (30) can be imaged. The imaged SCP (30) is then employed as a reference to perform color correction to permit a reviewing physician to evaluate the image for diagnosis.