Yeah thanks we looked at it but it’s for daytime use. And apparently would be unsuitable for when sleeping
May 19
As of now the only focal seizure device is the Epihunter but this is basically a very basic at home at home eeg like device and its only designed to pick up eeg abnormality related to focal seizures. It's still very expensive for what it can do so it may work or may not.
https://www.epihunter.com/
epihunter
https://www.epihunter.com/
May 18
Not that I know of. Although video monitors could work for that.
May 18
That's a really important question, especially given the complexity of focal seizures with facial twitching and status episodes. Most current devices do rely heavily on movement detection, which can be a limitation for focal seizures that don't involve a lot of body movement.
Here's a breakdown of what's currently available Show Full Answer
That's a really important question, especially given the complexity of focal seizures with facial twitching and status episodes. Most current devices do rely heavily on movement detection, which can be a limitation for focal seizures that don't involve a lot of body movement.
Here's a breakdown of what's currently available and how they work:
- Embrace2 watch – Detects changes in electrodermal activity (skin response), motion, skin temperature, and stress levels. It's not purely movement-based, but it's best suited for convulsive seizures.
- Epilert bracelet – Monitors heart rate, skin temperature, motion, and electrodermal activity. The multi-sensor approach makes it slightly more versatile.
- SAMi-3 camera – Uses infrared video and audio detection, which could potentially pick up facial twitching and sounds associated with seizures.
- Mattress sensor devices – Detect movement and sounds like lip smacking or vocalizations, which may be relevant here. It's worth noting that no current device is proven to detect all seizure types, and none are 100% accurate. False alarms can happen, and some devices may miss seizures that don't involve significant movement or physiological changes.
Given the history of status episodes, speaking with a neurologist about the best monitoring option is really important. They can help match the right device to the specific seizure pattern. A seizure action plan for caregivers would also be a valuable safety tool alongside any device.
May 18
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