AED

According to reports, about 150 million Americans spend more than half of their waking hours at work. So don’t you think it’s wise to keep an AED where you spend the majority of your day. A sudden cardiac arrest can occur anytime without any pronounced symptoms. It occurs due to a condition called as ventricular defibrillation which causes the heart to beat in an erratic manner and this makes the heart pump blood ineffectively and to suddenly stop. The person loses consciousness and experiences breathing problems and unless treated within the first four minutes of this condition occurring, it is very tough to save the person.


The first step is to call for help. After you’ve called for help, check to see if the victim is breathing. If it’s confirmed that the victim isn’t breathing, then start cardiopulmonary resuscitation, followed by the most important step which is defibrillation. Defibrillation means treatment of the heart by means of an electric current which regulates the heart beat. An automated external defibrillator is used for this treatment. An AED as it is known as, is a portable, electric device that can diagnose if the heart has stopped beating and deliver a shock if required.

Even though your first step was to call for help, it may take several minutes for first responders to arrive on scene. That said, it’s highly recommended that companies keep an automated external defibrillator onsite. Companies can integrate the proper usage on an AED into their yearly emergency training protocols.

Some organizations are already providing a free medical checkup to their employees to check for any symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. Many organizations like American Heart Association are making sure that AED’s are easily accessible to all employees and are providing professional training as well.

If you’re interested in the proper usage or placement of an AED for your business, please contact us and a knowledgeable staff member will answer any questions you might have.

The basic principles of which AED’s operate are the same. They are used for defibrillation and help to administer shocks to the victim, which can greatly improve his chances of recovery. The means of communication between the AED and the user varies according to the AED. AED’s communicate to the user by giving them instructions about shock administration process.

AED’s are the most reliable form of treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. When an AED is used to treat the victim, the pads of the AED are placed on the victim’s chest and his condition is monitored, and if found necessary a shock is given only after making sure that no person is touching the victim, as this might not be safe for both of them. The electrodes used for defibrillation should not touch the user at any point of time, and care should to be taken to make sure contact does not take place.

It is also completely fine to use AED’s on metal surfaces without any possible threats or compromises. The necessary safety precautions have to be taken during the operation of AED and if all the precautions are properly followed, then there is no danger in using AED’s on metal surfaces. A picture of an AED is shown below:

Thus, AED’s being an efficient method of treatment in cases of sudden cardiac arrest, it is very important to locate them at all accessible places and also give the basic knowledge of safety precautions and usage to all the people.

When the AED is turned on, the pads have to be placed on the victim’s chest for the device to monitor his condition. The AED monitors the victim’s heartbeat and then considers various factors before deciding that a shock is necessary. After getting charged, it instructs the user to administer the shock and gives detailed instructions to help in administering the shock.

After the first shock is given, it will monitor the statistics of the victim and decide if another shock is necessary and then proceeds in a similar manner. Thus, as we can see the AED only after careful consideration decides if a shock is necessary or not.

If the AED does not see the need for a shock, it will instruct the user to perform chest compressions on the victim. AED’s are manufactured using the highest technology available and are the best option for treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. AED’s are safe and very reliable and highly efficient devices. Below is a picture of a Philips Onsite Defibrillator.

Usually if a person experiences any medical condition, people call the emergency services and wait for them to arrive to take care of the victim. The same approach if followed during a sudden cardiac arrest can reduce the chances of survival of the victim by a great margin.

In sudden cardiac arrest, the first few minutes are extremely important and the victim has to be given treatment with the help of a defibrillator within the first four minutes of the arrest, after which the chances of survival drop by ten percent every minute. Thus, it is an extremely critical condition and needs immediate attention.

Usually paramedics and EMT’s are among the first people to arrive, and though they are extensively trained, they might not know to operate an AED which is required for defibrillation purposes. Also, they might arrive a bit late on the scene, because of constraints such as traffic, long travel distance and other factors.

As it is not possible to wait for the anyone during an emergency, it is recommended that AED’s be placed at all public places and training be given to all people to help increase the number of survivors of this condition.

With over 340,000 people becoming victims of sudden cardiac arrest every year, it is extremely important to have a reliable defibrillator at a handy location. The Philips HeartStart defibrillator can be used for shock administration to any person at any time. Weighing just 3.3lbs, it is extremely light and portable.

The Zoll AED Pro defibrillator has been designed using the highest levels of technology and is tuned to serve in all situations. This defibrillator can pass a 1.5 meter drop test which is an indication of its long lasting ability. A picture of the Zoll AED Pro is shown below:

Zoll AED Pro

Thus, for people who want to be sure that their AED’s are in top class condition always and can last for a very long time, buying a Zoll AED Pro is a highly recommended option.