HeartStart AED
HeartStart AED
Sudden cardiac arrest can victimize a person of any age or fitness level anywhere, anytime. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving device used to administer electric shock to a person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. American Heart Association promotes implementing heartstart AED successfully in schools, airports, railway stations, healthcare centers, offices, casinos, stadiums, restaurants and other places.
Using Philips AED requires some basic training that involves learning how to use AED effectively in emergency situations. According to a survey by AHA, most Americans are not confident of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac emergency. AHA wants people to overcome any fears and take lifesaving decision. For this home AED training is very essential.
This Philips defibrillator is designed to be used easily by a lay person like other Physio-Control products. It comes only in a semi-automatic model and is perfect for defibrillating a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. You get step by step voice prompts to guide you through the process while the internal computer gives you the heart rate of the victim. This LIFEPAK® EXPRESS AED also features reduced energy electrodes which allow the rescuer to deliver shock to even an infant or child victimized by sudden cardiac arrest. It also allows you to store ECG data which can be transmitted to your PC. You can review the ECG data by using the user-friendly software. The trademark ADAPTIV biphasic technology helps in automatically escalating energy from 200–360 joules. This defibrillator requires minimal maintenance as the dates for replacement of the battery charger and electrodes are synchronized. This superb device is splash proof and has a rating of IPX4.
Training helps you to overcome the hesitation and fear of using an automated external defibrillator. You can attend course by American Red Cross which will prepare you to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and you’ll also learn to use home defibrillator. These courses are available for people of all age groups and can also be customized to meet the requirements of individuals or groups. By completing the cost-effective course by American Red Cross, you will become a certified rescuer with a course completion certificate which is recognized nationally.
In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, every passing minute reduces the chances of victim’s survival. Hence, it is important to impart Philips defibrillator AED trainings. AED life saving devices are being used by firefighters, police officers, lifeguards and are available at various places where public gathers, such as railway stations, airports, offices, sports arenas, and casinos.
- AED defibrillator rescue attempts using AED’s improves survival rates by as much as 49%.
- Every single day 1,000 adults die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the US i.e. about 350,000 each year.
- Heart diseases take more than 930,000 American lives a year.
- It is possible to save 20,000 to 100,000 lives if AED programs are implemented effectively.
- Phillipscan save the lives of up to 90% of its victims, if help is provided within the first minute of sudden cardiac arrest.
- With every passing minute until defibrillation, the victim’s survival rate decreases by 10%.
In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, every passing minute reduces the chances of victim’s survival. Hence, it is important to impart Philips defibrillator AED trainings. AED life saving devices are being used by firefighters, police officers, lifeguards and are available at various places where public gathers, such as railway stations, airports, offices, sports arenas, and casinos.
AEDs are of great help in giving first aid to the person victimized by sudden cardiac arrest. When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the patient’s heart beats chaotically and a shock given with an AED helps to bring back the heart rate to normal.
Apart from using the good quality AED equipment, it is very important to take care of it to ensure its reliability during need. Regular maintenance of the AED is very essential for the proper functioning of the equipment. The AED equipment must be timely tested in accordance with guidelines formulated by the manufacturer and the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. The maintenance and testing should be in compliance with rules and regulations set by US Food and Drug Administration. A check list should be maintained and a strategic maintenance program should be implemented in every organization where the AED is installed. This will help to keep the AED in ready-to-use condition and save many precious lives in case of emergency.
The American Heart Association and American Red Cross have been making continuous Safety for the Elderly efforts to make the general population aware of the benefits of learning to use AED and administer CPR. Short duration certified courses by American Red Cross prepare the people to tackle the medical emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest effectively. Heartstream AEDs are excellent in providing lifesaving therapy in such emergencies.
Apart from using the good quality AED equipment, it is very important to take care of it to ensure its reliability during need. Regular maintenance of the AED is very essential for the proper functioning of the equipment. The AED equipment must be timely tested in accordance with guidelines formulated by the manufacturer and the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. The maintenance and testing should be in compliance with rules and regulations set by US Food and Drug Administration. A check list should be maintained and a strategic maintenance program should be implemented in every organization where the AED is installed. This will help to keep the AED in ready-to-use condition and save many precious lives in case of emergency.
The American Heart Association and American Red Cross have been making continuous Safety for the Elderly efforts to make the general population aware of the benefits of learning to use AED and administer CPR. Short duration certified courses by American Red Cross prepare the people to tackle the medical emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest effectively. Heartstream AEDs are excellent in providing lifesaving therapy in such emergencies.