Home Health Monitors

Disabled World reviews of home monitoring devices such as blood pressure monitors, fire and EMS alarms, medical bracelets and other home medical and emergency care needs.

Home Health Medical Monitoring Devices Include:

Cholesterol Monitors - A fast, portable, accurate and easy-to-use test system for self-monitoring cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, glucose or ketones to manage risk of heart disease, diabetes and ketogenic diet programs at home.

Home Asthma Products - Designed to assist in coping with chronic respiratory conditions. Available asthma products include Peak Flow Meters, Nebulizers, Aerosol Holding Devices, Spirometers, Panda Masks, CPAP Mask Cleaner and Accessories for asthma products.

Sphygmomanometer - Blood pressure meters are devices used to measure blood pressure,

Blood Glucose Meters - Use of a home blood glucose monitor with blood glucose test strips will help provide valuable information to help you control your diabetes. Glucose meters help people with diabetes check their blood sugar at home, school, work, and play. Other blood and urine tests reveal trends in diabetes management and help identify diabetes complications.

Medical Alerts - Personal alarm systems are not only useful for the old, infirm or weak, but also for those who are recovering from surgery and cannot move about easily. Many Medical Alerts or alarm systems have dual communication lines, meaning the alarm sends messages to the family or friends of the patient, and also an SOS to summon aid immediately from the medical agency that constantly monitors his condition. Today medical alert alarms come in necklaces, keyrings, bracelets, and other fashionable medical identification jewelry.

Common home monitoring medical products available include blood pressure monitors, blood sugar level testers, and heart rate monitors that resemble wristwatches. Body-fat analysis can be used as a metric to measure progress in personal fitness programs or weight-control, and has the potential to be a better metric than absolute weight.

Intel Corp. has launched a personal health system that combines a device used by patients at home with an online interface that permits healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and manage patients' medical conditions. Called the Intel Health Care Management Suite, the device was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration in July. It provides ongoing access to information about patients' vital signs and offers educational information, patient reminders, surveys, and video-conferencing capability. Intel plans to study how the device may impact health outcomes for chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

While personal devices today are largely if not completely external, the next generation may be implanted under the skin. Such devices could include artificial retinas, glucose monitors, organ monitors, cancer detectors, and general health monitors.

Further Information Regarding Home Health Monitors

EmFinders EmSeeQ Tracking Device to Locate Wandering Individuals
EmFinders EmSeeQ is an emergency response solution designed to work in conjunction with law enforcement officials and the 9-1-1 community to help immediately locate adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities and children who wander, including those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and autism.

Mp3 Heart Monitor for Babies
A new type of fetal heart monitor could save the lives of unborn infants in complicated pregnancies. The device is based on a two-microphone system that can monitor fetal heart rate during the mother's rest times and sleep and send an alert to the woman and her physician.

Medical ID Bracelets and Keyrings
It is important to communicate during a medical emergency, and when you are not able speak for yourself. How will your doctor know your medical history in order to properly treat you. You need a convenient way to carry your emergency medical information with you at all times.

Medical Alert Systems
Medical Alert or alarm systems are not only useful for the old, infirm or weak, but also for those who are recovering from surgery and cannot move about easily. A Medical Alert or alarm system has dual communication lines. It sends messages to the family or friends of the patient, and also an SOS to summon aid immediately from the medical agency that constantly monitors their condition.

Nationwide Monitor Service Helps Lost Autistic Children and Adults
Immediate emergency blitz to Police/Rescue, family, friends, neighbors, schools, and the media with pictures and the personal profile of the missing autistic person prompts faster action and eases a little worry for parents and caregivers.

Home Health Care Equipment
Medical devices, tools and technologies designed specifically for home use are becoming more and more popular because of their convenience and their user-friendly nature. Innovations in home health care equipment include smart devices that significantly lower the amount of machine maintenance necessary. Many are also wirelessly connected to the Internet, which aids in providing efficient, monitored service.