Getting Started
Buying your first and implementing a cardiac emergency response program can be a daunting task. Our AED resource center is full of guides, how-tos, and other resources you need to take the first step towards a comprehensive cardiac safety program. Start here to feel comfortable and confident when it’s time to make your first AED purchase.
How to Choose an AED for Home Use
Choosing a home AED means balancing cost, ease of use, reliability, and long-term maintenance. Focus on total cost of ownership (not just upfront price), user-friendliness, and who the most likely responder will be. Look for trusted brands, check pad and battery replacement cycles, and don’t hesitate to get expert guidance to make the right decision for your household. Selecting an automated external defibrillator (AED) for home use can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this section, we break down the most important factors to consider, from overall cost and device usability to maintenance needs and long-term reliability. Whether …
Best AEDs for Home in 2025
What is the best AED machine for home use? According to the recommendations of the FDA and our product experts, there are two obvious choices for a home AED: #1 Philips Heartstart Onsite AED Why it’s great: Lower price First AED to receive FDA approval for home Feature-rich, but easy to use Instant help with ‘I’ button guidance. Ready-to-use with pre-installed pads. Why It’s not: Higher 10-year total cost of ownership than HeartSine Samaritan 350P Pads require replacement every two years. “PULL” label on pads may lead to accidental deployment. Install-by date on pads can be confusing to track. …
Defibtech Lifeline and Defibtech Lifeline Auto Review
The Defibtech Lifeline and Defibtech Lifeline Auto automated external defibrillators (AEDs) include all of the critical features needed to provide the most advanced treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. The user-friendly design is so simple that even non-medical personnel can effectively operate and potentially save a life with these AED machines. Table of Contents Defibtech Lifeline Features Performance and Reliability Defibtech Certifications Defibtech Lifeline Cost Analysis What Are Customers Saying about the Defibtech Lifeline Wes Wagoner: Professional EMT Review AED Comparison Chart AED Use-Case Analysis Local AED Regulations How to Use the Defibtech Lifeline AED Defibtech Lifeline Save Story Frequently …
AED Cost
The cost of an AED (AED defibrillator, AED machine, etc.) is essential to consider whether you’re looking for an AED for your home, at your business, or anywhere else. Understanding the initial expense of an AED and the defibrillator’s total cost of ownership (TCO) will help you make a wise choice when selecting your defibrillator. How Much Does an AED Cost? Typically, a new AED will cost between $1,200.00 and $3,000.00. A used defibrillator device may cost significantly less and be a good option for those on a budget. The AED devices’ features use cases, and manufacturer can all change …
Existing Owners
Our AED resource center arms you and your team with all the information you need to know about managing and maintaining your AEDs. Learn the latest SCA scientific research, understand the most recent CPR guideline changes, read case studies, and discover more about the AED products and accessories you already own.
Defibtech Lifeline and Defibtech Lifeline Auto Review
The Defibtech Lifeline and Defibtech Lifeline Auto automated external defibrillators (AEDs) include all of the critical features needed to provide the most advanced treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. The user-friendly design is so simple that even non-medical personnel can effectively operate and potentially save a life with these AED machines. Table of Contents Defibtech Lifeline Features Performance and Reliability Defibtech Certifications Defibtech Lifeline Cost Analysis What Are Customers Saying about the Defibtech Lifeline Wes Wagoner: Professional EMT Review AED Comparison Chart AED Use-Case Analysis Local AED Regulations How to Use the Defibtech Lifeline AED Defibtech Lifeline Save Story Frequently …
How to Maintain An AED
Table of Contents: AED Maintenance Checklist AED Battery & Electrode Pad Maintenance Keeping AED Maintenance Records AED Maintenance Requirements AED Maintenance Program Management Proper AED Maintenance Much like automobiles, AED (automated external defibrillator) maintenance requirements are essential and ongoing. However, unlike cars, most AEDs are rarely used and tend to slip from our everyday awareness. We must keep in mind that a well-kept AED quickly becomes our best friend if a sudden cardiac arrest emergency should arise in our daily lives. However, a poorly kept AED that, because of neglect, fails to provide the needed electric shock in the midst …
CPR / AED Laws
CPR Education Requirements for Schools Thirty-six states* and the District of Columbia require CPR education for all students before high school graduation. The 14 states without such legislation are Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. (*Note, as of April 2018, there are thirty-eight states.) States that Require AEDs According to research by Mark V. Sherrid, MD, New York University Langone Medical Center, et al, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in March 2017, certain states require or recommend AED placement in various settings, including schools. Following …
Reasons To Replace An Outdated AED
AEDs have been around for more than 20 years now. Many older AEDs are still in service and capable of saving lives.
Research
How can we improve upon the current state of things? How do statistics correlate to improvements? Where can I get the answers to the many questions regarding sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, CPR and more? It all comes from research!
How to Choose an AED for Home Use
Choosing a home AED means balancing cost, ease of use, reliability, and long-term maintenance. Focus on total cost of ownership (not just upfront price), user-friendliness, and who the most likely responder will be. Look for trusted brands, check pad and battery replacement cycles, and don’t hesitate to get expert guidance to make the right decision for your household. Selecting an automated external defibrillator (AED) for home use can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this section, we break down the most important factors to consider, from overall cost and device usability to maintenance needs and long-term reliability. Whether …
Why is Defibrillation Important?
Early Defibrillation Restarts a Heart Early defibrillation is the only definitive treatment that will save a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). It is relatively simple to perform, and must be administered immediately onsite upon recognition of SCA, coupled with proper CPR techniques. Rapid defibrillation is proven to save lives and is the ONLY effective treatment in an out of hospital emergency that will prevent a victim from dying within a few minutes. Resuscitation science tells us that CPR itself may double chances for survival when given by someone with CPR training, however, rapid defibrillation is still the only way …
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Statistics
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a serious and often lethal medical condition, but its exact definition, the statistics behind its occurrence, and recorded survival rates are not always in consensus.
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Who’s more at risk for sudden death – young healthy athletes, or older, sedentary adults? Read on to learn more about how sudden cardiac death (SCD) affects everyone, no matter their age, race or gender. Surprisingly, SCD takes the lives of healthy athletes every day. Athletes are often idolized for their physical prowess, but despite society’s assumptions of their health and fitness, this group in particular is prone to sudden cardiac death (SCD). When a young athlete is lost to SCD, the impact of this loss can be felt throughout their family, friends, school, and community. Such losses are often …
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