Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market: Introduction
- Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder, in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, caused by disturbances in the neural activity of the brain.
- In March 2017, the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) presented a new method to classify seizures. The new classification provides doctors with a more accurate diagnosis of seizures for appropriate treatment. Seizures are classified based on the following points: where they start in the brain, whether or not it has affected individual’s awareness, and are there any other symptoms associated with seizures. The different types of epileptic seizures are focal & generalized, focal aware seizure (FAS), tonic clonic seizure, atonic seizure, focal impaired awareness seizure (FIAS), myoclonic seizure, and absence seizure.
- There are two primary types of seizures. Generalized seizures affect the whole brain. Focal, or partial seizures, affect just one part of the brain.
- Focal (partial) seizures: Focal onset aware seizures and focal onset impaired awareness
- Generalized seizures: Absence seizures, tonic seizures, atonic seizures, clonic seizures, myoclonic seizures, and tonic-clonic seizures
- Presently, the treatment of epileptic seizures comprises anti-epileptic drugs, ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and deep brain stimulation
- An epileptic seizure monitor alarm system provides assistance in reporting the onset of seizure to the caregiver. Monitoring alarm systems are capable of detecting tonic-clonic seizures or focal motor seizures with adequate body movements. Epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems alert nearby caregivers when a seizure is detected through alarms, phone calls, or text message, depending on the device. The caregiver can then help reposition the person and make sure that the individual does not lose consciousness. In case breathing problems occur, the caregiver can call for medical emergency services or provide rescue medications if the individual has repeated seizures.
Key Drivers of Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market
- Increase in incidence of epileptic seizures is expected to fuel the global market during the forecast period. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy affects three million people in the U.S. and 65 million globally. Epileptic seizures could be tied to a brain injury or genetics; however, the cause is unknown in 70% of epilepsy patients.
- Development of health care infrastructure and increase in investment by regional and local governments to promote awareness about epileptic seizure are projected to drive the global epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems market
- Rise in research & development on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy is anticipated to increase demand for epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems
- Technological advancements in epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems is expected to increase the adoption of these devices in developed and developing countries. This in turn is likely to fuel the growth of the global market in the next few years.
- However, high cost associated with the devices, unpracticality of use for individuals who live alone, inability to detect focal impaired awareness seizures, and lack of approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are projected to hamper the growth of the global market
North America to Lead Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market
- In terms of region, the global epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- North America dominated the global epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems market in 2020 and the trend is projected to continue during the forecast period. Technological advancements, rise in awareness about epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems, and increase in government funding for research & development of new treatment and diagnosis platforms for epilepsy are the major factors driving the epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems market in the region.
- Europe was the second largest market for epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems due to increase in patient pool and well-established health care infrastructure
- The market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to increase in foreign investment, rise in disposable income of the population, and high prevalence of epileptic seizure in the region
- The market in Middle East & Africa and Latin America is likely to experience steady growth during the forecast period. This is largely due to less awareness about diseases, product unavailability, and lower rate of diagnosis.
Key Players Operating in Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market
Key players operating in the global epileptic seizure monitor alarm systems market are:
- Brain Sentinel, Inc.
- Empatica, Inc.
- Emfit Ltd.
- Danish Care Technology
- Alert-iT Care Alarms
- Brio
- PulseGuard International Ltd.
- HiPass Design LLC
- Medpage Ltd.
- MC10, Inc.
- Smart Monitor
- Epihunter
- NightWatch (LivAssured B.V.)
- Breathe-zy
- Sleep-Safe
- Life Minder
Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market: Research Scope
Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market, by Product Type
- Wearable Devices
- Camera Devices
- Mattress Devices
- Anti-suffocation Pillows
- Others
Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market, by End-user
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Home Care Settings
- Others
Global Epileptic Seizure Monitor Alarm Systems Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia & New Zealand
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
