The present invention relates to a motion monitoring apparatus and method
for monitoring a patient under medical care. A sensor arrangement is
provided in the form of a pad which the patient lies on. The sensor
arrangement provides a signal which can be monitored to observe motion of
the patient and provide an alarm should the motion meet certain
predetermined conditions. The invention is particularly applicable for
monitoring patients under sedation, recovering from anaesthesia, or in
intensive care. The device is particularly useful for veterinary
patients.