Having an automated external defibrillator, AED, available in every community is essential as those with proper training can use it to save lives. Cardiac arrest often strikes when we least expect it, and more and more organizations are purchasing this resource to be prepared for an emergency.
While automated external defibrillators differ by type and manufacturer, let’s uncover five things to consider before making this important purchase.
- Features Needed Depending on the Organization/Business – Your business type will help you determine if you need an AED and what features it should offer. Purchasing an AED is complex as they are designed to specifically suit your needs.
- Continual Maintaining Costs – Every automated external defibrillator comes with a reoccurring price tag. While the initial purchase price ranges from $1,300 to $3,000, the continual need to replace batteries, service the unit if damaged and replace pads and cords can provide you with unexpected expenses.
- Adult and Paediatric Automated External Defibrillator Needs – Depending on your business or organization, you will need a device that is suitable for adults or paediatric patients. Shock levels for an adult defibrillator are not suitable for children. For some businesses, this decision is easy, knowing which group you cater to but settings such as a school may require a unit that allows for use on adults and children.
- Consider Purchasing Training Units – For those who are not trained to use an automated external defibrillator, a training unit would be an important purchase as they are designed to help and train individuals who have not used an AED. Users can utilize the training units by applying the pads, listening for commands and will learn how to respond.
- Paying for the AED – Depending on which unit best suits your needs, the cost can vary. While an automated external defibrillator is a big purchase, it is one of the most important purchases you can makes as a business serving the public. This unit can save lives, making it one of the best investments you can make.
ZOLL AED 3™ Automated External Defibrillator
The all-new ZOLL AED 3™ Automated External Defibrillator makes the best even better. It improves on the best support for rescuers, provided by the AED Plus® since 2002. Designed and built upon years of usability research with both trained and untrained rescuers, it’s easy to use.
The ZOLL AED 3 Package (Cabinet) includes:
- 1 Zoll AED 3 Fully Automatic Defibrillator
- CPR Mask with One Way Valve
- AED Cabinet
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Epi Case with Disposable AeroChamber (medications not included)
- 2 AED Wall Sign ILCOR Flush Mount
- 1 AED Wall Sign ILCOR 3D
- 2 AED canaPHEM On Site Window Stickers