How Do Medical Alarms Work?
Home Medical Alert, Medical Alert Alarm, Medical Alert Bracelet, Medical Alert Necklace January 16th, 2008A Medical Alarm System consists of an Emergency Communicator, which is the size of an answering machine and connects the same way in about 5 minutes. It is powered by electricity, but will fully function for 16 to 24 hours on a battery back-up system should the customer experience a power outage. The battery in the pendant (transmitter) will last for a full 10 years, or 50,000 pushes. The transmitters, available in either necklace or wristband style, are completely waterproof and will function up to 800 feet from the home.
Should an emergency arise, the customer may simply press the button on the lightweight, waterproof pendant. A response operator will immediately establish two-way voice communication. Upon telling the operator the nature of the situation, he or she will dispatch the appropriate responder (ambulance, police or fire department), or, if requested, simply notify a nearby neighbor or family member. The response operators are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
If the Response operator can’t hear you, or you are unable to speak:
The operator will dispatch your local emergency personnel immediately.
The operator will continue to talk to you until help actually walks through your front door.
Next, the operator will call your list of responders. These are people, friends or family, who preferably live within five minutes of your home. The operator will call them so that they can meet the emergency personnel at your door. This way, they don’t have to break in to gain access. If responders are not a solution for you, a good alternative or addition, is to use a Lock Box that has your house key locked in it. This box can hang on your door knob or be attached to the door frame. When the emergency personnel is called, they are given the combination to the lock box. They can then use the combination to retrieve your key from inside the box.
Once help is on the way, another operator will start calling a list of your family members or friends that you have previously chosen to be notified. The operator will calmly explain the situation to them. These systems are also referred to as Life Alert systems.