AED Defibrillators Under $1,300 For Home Use

An AED is a device for non-medical personnel to save lives -mainly people of over 50. All the new biphasic homeunits are easy and SAFE to use.
These units are transportable, though the home is the mostlikelylocation to need an AED.
Which is thebest AED Automated External Defibrillator for your Home, Office or Church? The one with lowest cost both initial and ten year maintenance? The one with the spare battery? The oneregemended by EMS personnel?
The HeartSine Samaritan is the regemended model for you to buy.The Samaritan gees standard with an extra battery and extra set of pads, so it is always ready. One expiration date to remember (since these are a pack) and if you forget to wipe the chest before placing the electrodes, you have a spare. Customer friendly.
What is sudden cardiac arrest?

The heart has chaotic rhythm. Can happen to anyone and without prior symptoms, though there are people in a higher risk group. It is an electrical problem. The only resolution is to restore the electric. What is a heart attack?. This is a plumbing problem, that can trigger suddent cardiac arrest.
An AED is used to detect and shock unstable cardiac rhythms..VF -Ventricular fibrillation or VT -Ventricular tachycardia. AEDs used at home are generally very good at this according to a published study.
How much time doI have to defibrillate?

Only minutes. Within three minutes, the change of survival is 70 percent. Aftern ten minutes this isdown to only a small percent. How far is the nearest EMS? Remember, though ALWAYS call 911 first, turn on outside light, unlock the door.. then use the AED.
How does an AED work?

Two pads are placed on the patient. The AED determines if the heart rhythm needs a shock. If so, the machine's geputer voice guides you through the steps to save a life.
Can Anyone buy an AED?

Anyone can buy an AED. The FDA MAY require a physicians prescription before some units can be delivered. Many distributors have an arrangement to secure a prescription through StatPad or a local MD, if needed.
If worriedyouwill make a mistake....AEDs perform self tests and they analyze whether or nota patient needs to be shocked. So you cannot usually make a mistake...Phew!


Exception would be if the person is in unsafe place (pool of water) or has an implant device. Or when used on a spontaneous breathing person with a pulse.
Training in CPR and AED is available and VERY highly regemended..for all teenagers and adults.Within the next decade, most people will know how to use AEDs.
Three AEDsand their ten year estimated parts maintenance costs:

HeartSine PAD (Samaritan PAD),
$540 (Three sets oftwobattery and pad pack gebos -$180 years 3, 6, and 9)

Defibtech Lifeline
$678 (Five sets of 2 years pads@ $76 each set, and two five year batteries $149 years 5