When most people think of seizure detection, they imagine tonic-clonic seizures — the type most associated with convulsions and visible movement. But not all seizures are that easy to identify. Many, such as focal, tonic, atonic and complex focal seizures can occur with few or no outward signs. These subtle seizure types are often missed by traditional movement-based detection systems, leaving individuals at risk — especially when alone or asleep.

At Epilepsy Solutions, we’re committed to helping people live safely and independently with the support of intelligent assistive technology solutions. One such innovation is the newly updated Guardian Monitor P200 — a device that has transformed how we detect seizures by detecting through an under-mattress sensor, the changes in the user’s shallow movement rate (the movements associated with the rise and fall of the chest). Allowing alarm notifications to be raised if these movements increase or decrease in frequency and with adjustable control for how long the Guardian needs to stop seeing any shallow movements before an alarm is raised.

Moving Beyond Traditional Seizure Alarms

Conventional seizure detection systems typically rely on motion sensors to pick up the shaking associated with tonic-clonic activity. While effective in many cases, they can’t detect seizure types that don’t involve convulsions. This means many seizure events that do not involve convulsions may go unnoticed, reducing the opportunity for timely assistance or accurate health insights.

The Guardian Monitor P200 addresses this gap by using advanced technology to monitor breathing and movement patterns — indicators that can reveal a much broader range of seizure activity.

How the Guardian Monitor P200 Works

The Guardian Monitor P200 detects changes in breathing patterns and body movement that may indicate seizure activity, providing an early alert to carers or family members

Breathing rate: The device detects pauses or increased or decreased breathing rates that may accompany certain seizure types.

Smart alerts: When the set parameters are breached, the system sends instant alerts to carers or monitoring centres via pager, nurse call, or digital telecare systems.

This combination of continuous monitoring and instant alerting ensures that help can be provided quickly — even if the person is unaware or unable to call for assistance.

With the aid of a free downloadable app the caregiver can now see a time logged insight into their user’s activity and display it in a visual format via easy-to-read graphics.

Supporting Independence and Peace of Mind

For individuals living with epilepsy or similar neurological conditions, the Guardian Monitor P200 offers an invaluable safety net. It enables early intervention and gives families, carers, and clinicians greater confidence in managing care safely and effectively.

By recognising seizure types that don’t produce visible movement, the P200 helps close the gap between what’s seen and what’s really happening — allowing for safer nights, faster responses, and improved quality of life.

Seamless Integration with Digital Care Systems

The Guardian Monitor P200 integrates easily with modern digital telecare platforms, allowing alerts to be transmitted locally or remotely. Whether in a home, supported living, or residential care setting, it can form part of a wider connected care system that keeps people safe 24/7.

Conclusion

At Epilepsy Solutions, we’re proud to supply and support technologies like the Guardian Monitor P200 that extend the boundaries of what’s possible in assistive care.

By monitoring changes in breathing, this device detects seizure types that might otherwise go unnoticed — offering enhanced safety, reassurance, and independence for people living with epilepsy and related conditions.

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