AED Resources

There are several AED manufacturers and more than a dozen FDA-cleared AEDs on the market. Here you’ll find the details regarding each AED machine, what features they have and what makes them unique. The focus is on the product.

Just as it’s important to know when to use AED units, it’s important to know when NOT to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as well. Learning the signs of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergencies and the steps in what to do if someone needs CPR and AED use can save a person’s life during a cardiac emergency when every second counts. Table of Contents When is an AED needed? When Should you NOT Use an AED? When to Use CPR, an AED, or Both How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) How to perform CPR Using an AED & …

AED cabinets play a vital role in safeguarding automated external defibrillators (AEDs), ensuring they are visible and readily accessible during critical moments. This comprehensive guide will provide step-by-step instructions to help you properly install an AED cabinet, follow the appropriate guidelines, and utilize all the features of the AED cabinet and alarm system. Table of Contents Positioning Your AED Cabinet Assembly and Installation Alarm Features Optional Strobe Light Battery Positioning Your AED Cabinet Before you can choose a cabinet location, it’s essential that you understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines. The ADA Guidelines were established to ensure …

Table of Contents What is an AED Package? What does an AED Package Contain? Should I buy a Package or single AED? Popular AED Machine Packages Purchasing an AED is a big decision whether you’re buying a single AED machine for your home or business, or you’re purchasing multiple AEDs as part of a large public access defibrillation effort. Finding the AED that best fits your needs, is within budget, and has all the related AED accessories you need can be daunting. Enter the AED package. What is an AED Package? Simply put, an AED package is a product that …

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 …