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Website: Embrace2
Note: Embrace 2 is no longer available to purchase and has been succeeded by EpiMonitor
Cost: £249.00
Features:
- The wrist worn seizure monitor measures Electrodermal Activity (EDA), which means it detects changes in certain properties of the skin. This includes sweat secretion, a common indicator of potential seizure activity.
- The Embrace2 sensor includes an accelerometer and gyroscope to monitor repetitive movement patterns and a temperature sensor, all of which assist with detecting potential tonic clonic seizures.
| Monitors for seizures | Yes |
|---|---|
| Types of seizures detected | Tonic-clonic |
| Fall detection | No |
| Audible / haptic alarm | No |
| Notifies caregivers | Yes |
| Movement detection | Yes |
| Links to app | Yes |
| Suitable for children | Yes |
| CE marked | Yes |
User Feedback and Ratings
We collect reviews from people who have used this device. The scores here are the averages of the reviews we have received.
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (based on 28 reviews)
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- Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5
- Wearability and comfort: 4.4 out of 5
- Battery life: 3.6 out of 5
- Value: 3.4 out of 5
- Accuracy/reliability: 3.5 out of 5
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