Once people learn that AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are easy-to-use, straightforward, safe and not harmful they often ask “why aren’t AEDs in restaurants?” Well, it’s a fantastic question! An AED is a life-saving device designed for a non-medical professional to save a life, in fact they are very often used by ordinary people. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition … Read More
AED Companies – AED One-Stop Shop
When you’ve made the decision that your company, school district, university, non-profit, or organization needs AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators the natural next move is to research and shop the AED Companies. Here are the primary U.S. AED manufacturers as of 2016 in alphabetical order: – Cardiac Science is owned by Aurora Resurgence and they make the Powerheart brand in … Read More
The Reliability of an AED
When one purchases AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) they typically do so in hopes these life-saving devices are never needed. They demonstrate proactive thinking and a priority on making the workplace safe. When that dreaded moment happens and someone drops to what appears to be sudden cardiac arrest, how does one know the AED will work and it will function as … Read More
Emergency Management & AED Defibrillators
AED One-Stop Shop is proud to work with a large number of Emergency Management agencies across the United States. Emergency Management is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. It is important to note that Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats, instead it focuses on creating plans to decrease … Read More
Automatic Shock Delivery and AEDs
As AED (Automated External Defibrillator) manufacturers strive to improve general usability of Public Defibrillators some have developed “Automatic” type devices. The “Auto” shock delivery feature describes devices which delivers a shock without the need to push a shock button. Semi-Automatic devices require the rescuer to push a shock button to deliver therapy. The general logic behind such a feature is … Read More
AED Reviews – What’s the Best AED / Public Defibrillator?
When one makes the wise and savvy decision to invest in life-saving AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators, they must decide upon which AED type to buy. So what is the best public defibrillator or AED? The answer cannot be found on a chart which compares product features. Nor can it be found by assessing customer or third party product reviews. … Read More
New HeartSine Samaritan PAD 450P Now Available in U.S.
AED One-Stop Shop, as an authorized U.S. HeartSine distributor, is proud to announce the launch and availability of the new HeartSine Samaritan PAD 450P. This new AED / defibrillator model extends upon the functionality offered by the very popular 350P model. The HeartSine Samaritan PAD 450P introduces a revolutionary technology called CPR Rate Advisor which uses real time visual and … Read More
AEDs and Medical Direction
We commonly get questions about the laws regarding AEDs and what needs to be done to ensure the deployment of life-saving AEDs meet all requirements. Though topics like Medical Direction, AED Program Management, and EMS Registration aren’t the easiest to understand, the solutions that AED One-Stop Shop offer are comprehensive and they make compliance quite simple. All States have slightly … Read More
ZOLL AED Plus and Visual Prompting
The ZOLL AED Plus has enjoyed enormous success in the U.S. and these life-saving devices have been placed in schools, communities and workplaces. ZOLL automated external defibrillators have some key functions that contribute to their popularity particularly in the area of ease-of-use. Customers that seek public defibrillators often rank simplicity the number one consideration for their selection. The ZOLL AED … Read More
CPR Coaching Prompts and Public Defibrillators
Public Defibrillators are becoming more and more common in communities, gyms, workplaces and anywhere that people gather. AEDs or Automated External Defibrillators are an integral part of Chain of Survival. The Chain of Survival includes the following steps: Early access to get help Early CPR to buy time Early defibrillation to restart the heart Early ALCS to stabilize It’s all … Read More