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Need Suggestions For Seizure Alert Devices and a Baby Monitor to record night time seizures
Thu, 04/05/2018 - 21:33Topic: Parents & Caregivers
Hello,
My son has very recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. 2 weeks ago he had a seizure in his room and fell and broke his 2 front teeth. I am so worried that I have even been making him stand beside the bathroom door when I have to use the bathroom if no one else is home. I am interested to find out if anyone has used the seizure alert watches or any apps. I am also looking for suggestions on a monitor that can record, I think he has been having seizures in his sleep but of course I am sleeping at the same time. I bought an iNanny camera monitor that comes with the screen and also wifi so that I can view from my phone while he is being babysat for peace of mind but it doesn't record. Please feel free to share any suggestions parents have for safety.
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Thanks...I'm still
Submitted by Melanieyaz on Sat, 2018-04-14 - 11:47
Thanks...I'm still researching but there are several smart watches/ apps that are able to alert by alarm and text when heart rate changes and convulsions...It seems to be a bit costly but worth it to me..He will be 12 next month and just wants some privacy, though I don't leave him home alone, I think this will be great while he is in his bedroom alone.will update if I find anything.
There is a device (Emfit)
Submitted by zacksdad on Wed, 2018-05-09 - 13:07
There is a device (Emfit) that is placed underneath the mattress that senses the distinctive motions of a seizure, but it doesn't work that well with a box spring set-up because it's made in Europe (most countries use a platform under the mattress). It's also kind of expensive (around $700). Baby monitors are kind of useless unless somebody's watching it 24/7. A Pulse/Ox monitor is the easiest device to use. The sensor just clips over a finger or toe. If the blood oxygen level drops below a certain percentage the alarm goes off.
Hi, sorry to hear about your
Submitted by Lisette_5acbfd36911ca on Mon, 2018-04-09 - 20:08
Hi, sorry to hear about your child. My mother was recently diagnosed and I have been battling with the same need for a monitor however I can suggest a heart or pulse monitor with a alert mechanism I don’t know if it exists. I know you get different devices for athletes and so on but it only makes sense because with the onset of a seziure the heart rate will change therefore alerting you of the seizure....