This machine belongs right next to your labor bed, recovery bed or in the ER and OR. It is essential you run a set of vital signs every 30 minutes during labor, especially if your patient is on pitocin, every hour if not on pit. During recovery, vital signs are taken every 15 min for an hour here on imvu. Vital signs are an essential part of every clinic visit as well. Impress your patients with your professionalism! This product now has sound. Type in the trigger "start" to hear it. Another great product from Genesis Healthcare and Home.