Hi Alisa,

 

I have tried it and one of our patients is currently using it successfully.  We purchased one from Neural Signals before they were available from Ablenet (the “Libertas” and Impulse switch are one in the same).  I would encourage you to check out the FAQs and support docs on their site for more info: http://www.emgswitch.com/.  Not sure if Ablenet has made as much available.   

 

Set up was fairly easy.  I was able to activate it with tiny muscle contractions on my neck, arm and hand adjusting the thresholds within the software to recognize movement that could just barely be seen.  Our patient activates his by raising his eyebrow (electrode placed on his forehead).  He uses it to access communication software on a tablet PC and to alert his caregivers at night.  Prior to getting one, we emailed back and forth a bit with another user who wrote a testimonial on the site above.  This is what he had to say:

 

“The Libertas is phenomenal. It by far the best switch interface I have ever used. I urge you to use the current technology. I have worked with Neural Signals since they began developing their EMG switch technology. What impresses me the most about the Libertas is the lightening fast interface and sensitivity. I am scanning accurately at .15 of a second and it possible to decrease the threshold that visible muscle movement is not necessary to activate the switch.”

 

Ablenet has a loan program.  One of our MD patients emailed to ask about it and heard back from David Binczik, their VP of Operations:

 

“The Loan Program is free of charge but we do ask for a valid credit card number for security only.  We will not charge the card unless we do not receive the Loan equipment back at the end of the Loan period.  Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.”

His number is (800) 322-0956 x2217.  Email is xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Hope that helps…

 

Happy Valentines Day!

 

Amy