Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have steadily made their way into schools, workplaces, hotels, malls, airports, athletics, churches and government settings. Despite this fast growing adoption of these easy-to-use life-saving devices, many have not given consideration to buying these due to several misperceptions about AEDs: “We don’t need AEDs because we would simply call 911.” – In fact most Fire Departments … Read More
What does A.E.D. stand for?
If you don’t yet know what an AED is, you soon will as these small easy-to-use medical devices appear in most every public place and workplace. An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator and it’s designed and intended for the lay person, in other words you. First responders like fire departments and law enforcement agencies certainly can and do … Read More
Characteristics of Proper AED Placement
There are many factories that should be considered when choosing optimum locations for your AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators). Accessibility, security of the device and recommended accessories are just a few of the things that should be taken into account. Here are a few guidelines that should help you with making the right choices when selecting the proper site or sites … Read More
A Safe, Easy-to-use Life Saving Device and Your Protection Under the Law
Unlike professional hospital or ambulance defibrillators, an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) requires little, to no training to use. They are, for the most part, designed to be used by nonmedical personal in an emergency situation. AEDs have been cited by many experts, as the largest contributing factor to the increase in survival rates of SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) victims since the advent … Read More
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