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Record 1 2013-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

An instrument for determining the degree of muscular sensation in response to movement, weight and position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Instrument destiné à déterminer la sensibilité musculaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
DEF

Instrumento para determinar el grado de sensación muscular.

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Record 2 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
CONT

Discontinued.(Verified 06/2006) Retained in database for reference. The primary function of the Accularm is to provide a timed signal to a subject at regular intervals. It provides a chiming audio tone to an enclosed speaker or to an external ear phone.... This device can be used in research, clinical or therapy situations to remind or condition patients to perform a given task in the prescribed time interval. The Accularm can be used to remind subjects with difficulty in controlling drooling to swallow, or to remind persons with little sensation to move about to avoid pressure sores. Power : 9 volt battery. Dimensions : 2. 5 x 3. 5 x 1. 25 inches. Weight : 1 pound.... This product is available from : Manufacturer : Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre(BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario.

OBS

Accularm: A trademark of Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
OBS

Accularm : Appellation commerciale du Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre (BMCC) Rehabilitation Engineering Department, Toronto, Ontario.

Spanish

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