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Alarm systems designed to activate audible and/or visual signals when a patient attempts to move from a designated area such as a chair, wheelchair, bed, or room. These alarms are typically comprised of sensors deployed to determine the patient\'s location and connected to an electronic control unit. Specific occupancy alarms for beds and wheelchairs are available with pressure pads designed to fit on or beneath mattresses or wheelchair seats. Other occupancy alarms such as floor mats, clothing clips, and motion detectors are also available and can be used with beds, wheelchairs, or rooms. Occupancy alarms have several possible configurations and sometimes several sensors can be used together to create an occupancy alarm system. Some occupancy alarms can interface with nurse call systems providing remote alarms. Occupancy alarms are used to alert caregivers that a patient has or is attempting to move. Occupancy alarms can help reduce the likelihood of falls and can promote speedy assistance to patients who have already fallen by alerting caregivers that a patient who should not get up unassisted is doing so.
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