Product Reviews
We often receive inquiries regarding what to do with old or empty emergency oxygen (O2) cylinders. The simple answer is to recycle them – O2 cylinders are either aluminum or stainless steel, but compressed oxygen is considered a hazardous material. So, what steps are necessary to dispose of a used O2 cylinder? Follow these steps to dispose of your empty oxygen containers: Determine whether you have aluminum or stainless steel containers. A magnet will stick to stainless steel; it won’t stick to aluminum. Empty the tanks. Leave the valve open to allow all oxygen to drain. You may also …
If you are a CPR instructor, you have a responsibility to maintain the necessary supplies required to ply your craft. CPR masks, training valves, face-shields, and manikin lung bags – you know the routine. You also have to bring your instructor package and student workbooks for certification classes. Since you already get your masks, shields, and manikin supplies at AED Superstore (right?!?), why not get your American Heart Association® (AHA) Training Materials from us as well? No need for you to shop at multiple websites to get your gear together. We have it all right here; one-stop-shopping! Whether you’re …
Are you a CPR instructor, a safety manager/consultant, or have you just purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) and want to learn how to use it? There are many options to choose from and, depending on your situation, one option may be better suited to your needs than another. Responding to a rescue is not something you do every day. When called upon to use an AED, the situation is going to be stressful. Having a sense of familiarity with the equipment will alleviate some of the anxiety and can also streamline the process. Successfully treating cardiac arrest comes down …
Are you considering a career as a CPR Instructor? Have you recently gotten your CPR Instructor certification? Are you currently certified to teach CPR? Are you looking to upgrade your existing CPR manikins? What are the differences between manikins? What makes each one special? Which manikins best fit my budget? What, if any, is the trade-off between quality and quantity? How the heck do I choose the right manikin? Many questions, and there are many answers. There are a multitude of CPR manikins and numerous CPR manikin manufacturers. Each manikin has its own distinct features making it more appropriate for certain venues. …
AED Superstore is pleased to announce the arrival of the new Prestan® Ultralite™ Manikins! These manikins exhibit the same quality construction and realism you’ve come to know and expect from Prestan. The Ultralite Manikins are available in 4-packs, each weighing in at just 13 pounds. They are amazingly easy to assemble, and just as easy to pack up after class. The Ultralite Manikins feature stackable heads and torsos, allowing for compact storage. The compression pistons are stored in a small nylon pouch. All of this fits neatly into an easy to carry nylon bag. The torsos use a clamshell …
The current 2010 AHA CPR Guidelines Hands-Only CPR has been considered equally effective as the older chest compressions with breaths method, while being less intimidating to potential rescuers by removing the mouth-to-mouth or mask-to mouth technique. Studies conducted by the American Journal of Medicine and the British journal Lancet show better survival rates when chest compressions are administered while waiting for paramedics to arrive. Chest compressions can be physically taxing, even for professional rescuers, and it may be difficult for lay-rescuers to be certain they are using the proper technique. This is where CPR RsQ Assist can help. It not …
Philips Healthcare announces the eagerly-awaited Heartstart FR3 is now available in the US. The smallest and lightest professional-grade AED among leading global manufacturers, the FR3 has been designed to be rugged, reliable, and to support the rescuer every step of the way. The FR3 helps you deliver therapy faster by reducing deployment time. How is the FR3 faster, you may ask? You can set it up to power-on by opening the lid of the carry case (with optional rigid system case). The pre-connected peel-and-place Smart Pads III have no foil pouch to tear open. Just peel off the adhesive back …