Onsite AED
Onsite AED
Onsite AED or automated external defibrillators is a life saving device that is used to deliver an electric shock to the victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest can victimize a person of any age group or fitness level. During cardiac arrest, the victim’s heart starts to quiver and beat rapidly; it also ceases to pump blood effectively. Defibrillation helps in restoring the heart beat to a normal rate. As per American Heart Association (AHA) around 350,000 Americans suffer from sudden cardiac arrest and with timely help it is possible to save around 20,000 to 100,000 of them.
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 Philips HeartStart AED. 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.
You can also transfer the data to your PC via infra red. AED 10 has a high-performance battery which can standby up to 5 years and can deliver over 90 discharges at 360 joules. This device has high resolution backlit display which makes it convenient to be used in any lighting conditions. It also has an on-board library of multiple languages making it possible for people with different backgrounds to use it. This device is lightweight and compact and takes very less storage space. It is also compatible with defibrillator pads manufactured by top manufacturers.
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 AED defibrillator is designed to be used easily by a lay person like other Physio-Control products.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.
- Philips onsite AED 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.
- t 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%.
With the increase in awareness about AEDs, the companies and organizations need to be prepared to tackle a situation involving cardiac emergency or they face greater threat of being involved in a law suit. In fact, there have been instances where lawsuits were filed for not having an AED. In 1996, Busch Gardens had to pay $ 500,000 in damages to the plaintiff for death of her teenage daughter as the employees of Busch Gardens were not trained to provide emergency care.
There are also certain special situations which will require the responder to change the way of using a Nursing Home Equipment. For instance, AED pads may stick to hair if the patient has a hairy chest. In that case, the AED will neither be able to check the heart rhythm of the patient nor deliver a shock. In such a situation, the rescuer will need to press down firmly and if the AED still does not work properly, then shaving the area where pads are to be placed will help.