Not sure if you need an AED?

American Heart Association  recommends implementations of an AED Program in any location-school, business, organization, etc. that meets one of the following criteria:

          (1) the frequency of cardiac arrest is such that there is a reasonable probability of AED use within 5 years of rescuer training and AED placement;

          (2) there are children or adults attending/working in the location who are thought to be at high risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) (e.g. child with congenital heart disease or adults with heart disease);

          (3) an EMS call-to-shock interval of less than 5 minutes cannot be reliably achieved with a conventional EMS system, and a collapse-to-shock interval of less than 5 minutes can be reliably achieved ( in more than 90% of cases) by training and equipping laypersons to function as first responders by recognizing SCA, activating the EMS system, starting CPR and using an AED.

        Does your location fit the above criteria?

When purchasing an AED it's wise to do a little research to make sure you find the AED that best fits your needs.

• ease of use for the lay responder
• compact size and weight
• durability- high temperatures and water exposure
• pediatric capability (children 1-8 years old)
• cost efficient

          We have done the research for you.

Some of the most important items to ask is how much will it cost to maintain the AED, who will do the approved CPR/AED training, and do I really need a doctor involved if I purchase an AED.  We can answer all of these questions and more...just call us!

Once you have selected which AED fits your needs there are a couple of elements that go into setting up a Public Access AED Program.

• Appointing a Program Coordinator and Medical Director
• Reviewing State and Local AED Requirements
• Medical Oversight and Quality Improvement
• Notification of Local EMS
• Placement and Maintenance of AEDs
• CPR/AED Training for On-site Responders

For more information view:

American Heart Association's AED Program Implementation Guide

(you will need Acrobat Reader to view these pages)

The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is designed to be easy to use, rugged and reliable for those who get there first. On the scene with law enforcement, on the field with student athletes or on the job with employees, the FRx Defibrillator is the solution for treating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) from ventricular fibrillation in environments and conditions too demanding for many other defibrillators.

Features

    *Easy to install, long-life (four-year) battery

    *Self-tests (daily, weekly, monthly) checks the pads readiness, and verify functionality and calibration systems.

    *Blinking green “Ready” light tells you AED is ready for use.

    *Preconnected SMART Pad II allows same pads to be used on both adult and child.

    *Infant/Child Key allows for pediatric dosage of energy when attending to child or infant.

    *CPR Coaching to reminder rescuer the basics of CPR through voice instruction

    *Wireless transfer of rescue download information

For Philips AED Download Program, click here

If you need more help with the Philips download, click here for frequent questions about how to download your AED

Do you have questions about your AEDs, click here for the answers to your Philips frequently asked questions

Click on the following link to view a demonstration of the Philips HeartStart

Click on the following link to view a demonstration of the Philips FRx AED

Welch Allyn has been on a shipping hold per the FDA since 3/2009, we anticipate return of product sometime in early 2010

Welch Allyn® AED 10™

Features
Follows 2005 American Heart Association guidelines

• Intuitive design -easy "1-2-3" operation
• Soft Shell Carrying Case 
• Compact size-ideal for small spaces
• Comprehensive device self checks, making the AED 10 virtually maintenance-free
• High-resolution backlit display, easy viewing in direct sunlight or poor lighting environments
• Lightweight - among the lightest weight device in its class
•  Only one lithium battery is required for years of standby performance, but is designed to come with a back up battery
• Two sets of defibrillation pads
• Pediatric Energy Reducer to be used on a child from 1-8 years old or under 55lbs.