AED

Who are at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden cardiac arrest can have severe consequences, and results in death most of the times. The survival rate for this condition is very low, with only 1 out of 20 victims surviving. People who appear healthy and have no previous history of heart related conditions can also be subjected to sudden cardiac arrest.

People who have a family history of heart diseases and conditions need to get themselves examined by a doctor in order to know their risks and chances of being affected by this condition. People who have suffered a heart attack previously are also at risk for this condition. In addition to the above, people who experience a lot of stress because of their work style and people who are overweight have greater chances of suffering from this condition.

Thus, every person who is at the risk for this condition needs to get a complete check-up done by a specialist and then seek further options depending on the results.

Sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere at any time. School children, teenagers and adults can all suffer from this condition and this is the main reason behind the installation of AED’s at all schools, workplaces and homes. The treatment for sudden cardiac arrest has to be administered within minutes, failing which, the person loses his life.

Why Do We Need AED’s at Work Place?

The seriousness of a sudden cardiac arrest is based on the statistics involved with this condition.

Over 300,000 Americans lose their lived due to sudden cardiac arrest every year and with over 150 million Americans spending more than half their day in their workplace, the need for AED’s cannot be underestimated.

AED’s are one of the most effective options when it comes to the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.

Every place of work needs to be installed with AED’s depending on the number of people working in it. Many states in America have already passed laws making it mandatory for employers to install AED’s at the workplace.

All the employees should be given adequate training so that they can help any person who is suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. The treatment for this condition has to be administered within minutes, otherwise it might result in loss of life.

Thus, with the easy availability of AED’s every workplace and organization should take all measures to ensure that they are equipped with sufficient AED’s. AED’s can be easily purchases at really reasonable prices from http://www.aedlifepower.com

Zoll is the only company to offer a one-piece, pre-connected pair of electrodes. Other AED’s require the rescuer to place two pads to the patient. Although this is not difficult, Zoll has designed a pad that is easy to operate which can be very helpful during a stressful situation. That pads along with the AED Plus also monitor the CPR the rescuers is providing. It will provide audible and visible voice commands giving feedback and instructions to the rescuer.

Zoll CPR-D padz last five years making them longest shelf life of any electrodes sold on the market. That’s 2-3 years longer than all other AED manufacturers. The upfront cost of the Zoll CPR-D padz is higher, over the 10 year lifetime of the AED, you will only need to replace the pads once, whereas with other manufactures you may need to replace pads 5-15 times. When you consider that you may need to replace pads 5-15 times the total cost of ownership is between 250%-750% compared to Zoll.

Contact AEDLIFEPOWER today to discuss the benefits of a Zoll AED Plus.

The samaritan® PAD manufactured by HeartSine is the smallest and lightest AED on the market weighing just 2.4 lbs and measuring just 8" x 7.25" x 1.9" including the battery. Although small, the samaritan® PAD is very durable and carries the industries highest rating against dust and water. This AED is a smart choice for those in medical services or first responders.

The samaritan PAD is very easy to use. It features an easy-to-understand visual and oral prompts that guide the user through the process. It also features an easy two-button operation. ON and SHOCK are the only required buttons, providing straightforward operation.

The samaritan PAD is always ready. It has a System Status Ready indicator that flashes when the system is fully operational and ready to use.

The total cost of ownership is very low for the samaritan PAD. There are only two parts that need to be replaced: Pak Pak and battery both with one expiration date. The battery and pad units have a 3.5 year shelf life which is significantly longer than most competitors.

If you're interested in purchasing an AED for your home, business, school, or church, please contact AEDLIFEPOWER and our knowledgeable representatives will answer any questions you might have and find the perfect AED for your needs.