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Website: Wireless Convulsion Sensor Mat and Pager Set
Cost: £576.00
Features:
- The pressure mat is placed underneath the mattress and is connected to a battery powered control box:
- When an individual experiences the movements caused by a generalised tonic-clonic (whole body shaking) seizure, the control box will send a message to the pager.
- The sensitivity of the mat can be adjusted using a simple dial.
Other information:
- Receive alerts within a range of up to 400m.
- Vibrates, flashes and beeps for up to 90 seconds (can be stopped sooner by pressing a button on the pager).
- Loud enough to wake you from sleep (80dB at 10m)
| Monitors for seizures | Yes |
|---|---|
| Types of seizures detected | Tonic-Clonic |
| Bed occupancy detection | No |
| Audible / haptic alarm | Yes |
| Notifies caregivers | Yes |
| Movement detection | Yes |
| Sound detection | No |
| Suitable for children | No |
| CE marked | No |
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