The LineGrabber is an inexpensive device that is used in those situations where there is more than one phone or other device in the household that uses the same line as the Aegis Medical Alert base unit. It immediately disconnects any given extension phone (or computer, fax, etc.) that is using the same line as the base unit thereby allowing the alarm signal to go through. Using a LineGrabber ensures that the phone line is free when the Aegis Medical Alert System needs to send the alarm signal to the 24 hour Aegis Monitoring Center.

Use of these devices on all phones or devices that use the same line as the Aegis Medical Alert System base unit is necessary to ensure that the system will send the alarm signal regardless of the use of other phones or devices on the same line. They are inexpensive and easy to install.

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With auto-start safety feature that activates the alarm when a patient is being sensed, the Quick Alert Ultra Monitoring system incorporates a protective silicone cover which aids  to minimize unintentional breakage. The durable electronic design helps resist wear and tear and stands up to the static interference found in many environments and facilities. The alarm has a 30- and 90-day warranty on pressure mats. For bed and chair use. Polyethylene covered pressure sensor mats are fluid resistant, yet breathable to help maintain healthy skin conditions.

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The wave of the future in medical alert tags is the USB tag which allows you to store vital documents that can be accessed by medical professionals in the case of a medical emergency.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

THERE IS NOTHING TO INSTALL
Simply plug it into any USB port and your ready to go. Password protected and portions can be encrypted for your protection, the drivers are pre-loaded with SGMS Corp. copyrighted medical software. All their EMR’s are extremely user friendly and comes complete with a step by step tutorial. The laws are changing in the medical field and by 2014 all doctors offices MUST BE PAPERLESS.

This is a 1 GB flash device that stores a persons vital medical information electronically that can be accessed by first responders in an emergency and can be used on any PC or Laptop by using the computers USB port. The innovated software not only works with in any computer, but will work on (more…)

Medical Alert usb tags are the future of medical alert devices.

The Star Of Life Key Chain Medical Records USB FLASH DRIVE 1 Gig

WORKS LIKE A FLASH DRIVE..HOLDS ALL YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION IN CASE YOU CANNOT SPEAK OR ARE UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

THERE IS NOTHING TO INSTALL
Simply plug it into any USB port and your ready to go. Password protected and portions can be encrypted for your protection, the drivers are pre-loaded with SGMS Corp. copyrighted medical software. All their EMR’s are extremely user friendly and comes complete with a step by step tutorial. The laws are changing in the medical field and by 2014 all doctors offices MUST BE PAPERLESS.

This is a 1 GB flash device that stores a persons vital medical information electronically that can be accessed by first responders in an emergency and can be used on any PC or Laptop by using the computers USB port. The innovated software not only works with in any computer, but will work on any platform: Windows, Linux, Mac, UNIX, and (more…)

As mentioned before, having the right tools in your home can save your life. Products like the Avair AMA-100 Emergency Medical Dialer is perfect for those who are looking for affordable emergency panic transmitters. These are products that you hope to never have to use, but are vital when you do.

Just press once for help and the Avair AMA-100 with wireless panic transmitter can help save your life or the life of someone you love. This affordable emergency medical alert dialer connects to your home telephone and calls up to 9 phone numbers at the push of a button. Once activated the AMA-100 will dial your pre-programmed phone numbers and send your customized pre-recorded emergency voice message to notify Caregivers, Relatives, Friends, Emergency Services, or anyone you choose that you need help. With no monthly monitoring fees or subscription fees and a 1-Year Warranty the Avair AMA-100 remains affordable. The Avair AMA-100 calls up to 9 phone numbers when the button on the wireless panic transmitter or the red panic button on the keypad has been pushed and activated. Once activated the AMA-100 will start dialing your 9 pre-programmed phone numbers and begin to play your customized pre-recorded message (up to 40 seconds) once the receiver’s telephone answ (more…)

Millions of people are now relying on medical Alert Systems. Increasingly, medical alert systems are being used by the elderly living alone.  The choice to use this type of technology is quite simple, in the case of an emergency within the home, it can save ones lives. The Aegis Medical Alert System is one of the most technologically-advanced home medical alert systems available. With RF wireless technology, The Aegis Medical System provides extended range for use in conjunction with the transmitter which is worn on the wrist or as a pendant, providing important protection for those involved in an accident within the home. The pendants and wrist devices may be worn in the bath or shower and are intended to be worn at all times.

The battery life in the wrist or pendant devices requires very low power enabling battery life to be on average 3 years at minimum. The back up battery in the base unit is continuously recharges and powers the unit for over 24 hours in the event of a power outage.

The Aegis kit is shipped complete and fully assembled and programmed. It is ready for immediate use and can be plugged into any existing phone jack and power outlet in the home. No additional programming is required!

The “hands free” feature of the base unit allows for several benefits to the user. First, the unit cont (more…)

The obvious hurdle in developing medical alert systems can be numerous but often includes a form of privacy of information, and who is entitled access to that information. This is a very sensitive issue, because if your personal information can be easily attainable by marketing companies, then you effectively lose your personal rights to medical confidentiality.

Although this post isn’t intended to assume an answer to this complex question of getting the right information to the right person at the right time, it does appear that there may need to be a rethinking of how a patients or victims medical information is accessed.

For example, if a medical emergency occurs where an electronic medical bracelet is triggered, it would pointless in having the customer service representative handling the call to have access to the patients medical information. Granted, basic information like, patient illness such as diabetes would be useful, medical records including blood tests etc. in the hands of the CSR would not be practical. But at some point in the medical emergency, trained medical professionals would benefit greatly from access to that information.

Often, the information is incomplete because an accurate history of the patients medical information is not available locally, or is incomplete. The future of medical alert systems may include a fully robust initiative that encompasses every level of the emergency, connecting CSR with Medical Professionals, with varying degrees of access to information that is needed to help the patient. This is a tall order, but as baby boomers become more dependant on the medical system, it is vital for an increase to the level of sophistication of the medical alert system.

1. Price of Medical Alert System isn’t everything. Just because it’s the most expensive product, doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Don’t use price as the only factor in signing up for med Alert Technology.
2. Look for medical systems from companies that have their own monitoring centers. Make sure that your medical alert service provider does not outsource this critical phase in their business model.
3. Find out what type of training is provided to their in house agents.
4. Find out how long the Medical Alert Service Company has operated.
5. Check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints against the company.
6. Do a Google search to find out what other Medical Alert Customers are saying about the company.
7. Insist on a money back trial.
8. Does the medical alert company provide expedient technical support and replacement of units if they become defected?

The above questions will help you find the best Medical Alert Systems provider and most importantly, it may help save your life.