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Website: Alert-iT Companion Mini Tonic Clonic Seizure Monitor Solution
Cost: £349.94
Features:
- High performance motion detection monitor to detect movements that resemble a seizure
- Pairing with the Plesio Pager enables overnight monitoring and care for patients and loved ones
- Designed for use in high-risk professional healthcare settings and at home
- Pager communicates with monitor every 8 seconds to confirm battery life and range
- Lightweight and compact portable care option for use away from home
Other information:
- SafeLink failsafe radio system that offers range of up to 450 meters
- Straight-forward, user friendly design for ease of operation
- Compact design making it the smallest monitor of its kind on the market
- Biomaster-coated plastic casing for hygiene and durability
- Cable-free, wireless design for easy installation
| Monitors for seizures | Yes |
|---|---|
| Types of seizures detected | Tonic-Clonic Partial Generalised |
| Bed occupancy detection | No |
| Audible / haptic alarm | Yes |
| Notifies caregivers | Yes |
| Movement detection | Yes |
| Sound detection | No |
| Suitable for children | No |
| 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: 3.4 out of 5 (based on 4 reviews)
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- Ease of use: 3.5 out of 5
- Battery life: 3.8 out of 5
- Value: 3.5 out of 5
- Accuracy/reliability: 3.0 out of 5
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