I'm sorry to hear that your wrist is worse... please make everyone here at PT happy and go to the hospital!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to you and Mr. Magoo.

I agree with Kirsten that it makes sense that noise calms him. I'd be freeked out too if I couldn't see and heard nothing to keep me aware of my environment, especially a new environment.

PS: Good luck with the party tonight and BREATHE deeply.