Why use an aed or defibrillator such as Philips Zoll or Samaritan

Are you looking for an AED or Defibrillators? If so, take a look below for some valuable information that may help you in your search to save a life.

What is an aed? An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable electronic device that can audibly prompt and deliver an electric shock that will disrupt or stop the heart's dysrhythmic electrical activity. The shock will not start a dead heart, but it will stop certain lethal rhythms and give the heart a chance to spontaneously re-establish an effective rhythm on its own. According to the American Heart Association, CPR rescue attempts using electric defibrillation or AED's improves survival rates by as much as 50% or more.

AED Similarities
All new AED 's on the market are FDA approved. They all work reliably to perform the job they were designed to do. There is no supporting research claiming one brand will save more lives than the other.
All AEDs use visual and voice prompts to easily guide you through a rescue. They all operate similarly. Once you're trained and certified in the use of an AED, you may use any model, anywhere.

All new AED 's use biphasic waveforms to deliver life-saving therapy. It's an industry standard. All new AED's perform electronic self-tests. They test their own circuitry and batteries regularly. The AED itself will let you know if it's ready-to-use with a visual and/or audible indicator.
All new AED 's come with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty (exept Heartsine Samaritan and Physio Control Medtronic aed defibrillators now come with a 7 year warranty).

No matter what aed you use, be sure to received proper training through a company such as the American Heart, Red Cross and ASHI. The most popular aeds are the Philips Onsite, Philips (Phillips) frx, Cardiac Science Powerheart g3 aed, Physio Control Medtronic cr plus and lifepak 500, Heartsine Samaritan pad aed, Zoll aed plus and Defibtech Lifeline aeds. You should also remember to buy new pads, batteries and electrodes for your aeds every 2-3 years. Learn more about why to use an aed and to learn how to save a life at http://www.aedoffice.com