If a patient is already using a baby alarm to detect audible activities in the bedroom and relay the sounds to a caregiver’s room, this procedure may work to supplement other monitors. It is also possible to reduce the invasion of privacy caused by such a system.

Combining the baby alarm with other systems can significantly widen the scope of monitoring to include:

1. Detection of various symptoms associated with an epileptic seizure such as the following:

• Body movement, spasms in bed
• Vocal sounds without invasion of privacy
• Cessation of breathing in bed
• Drooling or vomiting in bed
• Urination or heavy perspiration in bed
• Changes in respration rate

2. Wandering or confused residents

• Bed occupancy monitoring with bed-leaving alarm
• Floor pressure mat detection of wondering through specific areas

These procedures permit the use of monitors with a simple radio alarm relay that many already have at home. Although Aremco produces sophisticated “wireless” devices, they are currently only available in the U.K.

Pricing/Ordering Information:

• Residents of North America:  For more information on this product please contact David Sampano.

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