Personal emergency response system technology is heading in the direction of giving users significantly more protection than merely summoning assistance. Among the advances put forward recently by manufacturers are GPS technology, to locate the user, automatic fall detection, and two-way voice communication.

Now a manufacturer has proposed to make a PERS unit that monitors your heart and notifies the central station in the event of a heart problem.

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Under an agreement with med mobile, the Cardiac Network system includes a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) with an integrated GPS, which can provide highly accurate tracking information if the system detects a cardiac emergency. Much like the General Motors’ OnStar system, Cardiac Network allows patients to speak directly with the monitoring center, where medical technicians can communicate directly with the patient’s physician and with emergency response personnel.

The first device of its kind, the monitoring device is connected to a secure, central database that holds all ECG data of each patient. A user-friendly online interface allows both patient and physician to access information 24/7.

This product is certainly going to be a significant player in the PERS marketplace in coming months.

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