Treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest with Emergency AED

Each year sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes nearly 300,000 people in the US, 700,000 people in Europe, and hundreds of thousands more worldwide. The majority of these people have no warning, since they show no prior symptoms. And sadly, less than seven percent survive, often because emergency medical services cannot reach them in time. SCA most often occurs when the electrical system of the heart becomes chaotic, causing it to stop beating effectively. Lacking proper blood flow, the person becomes unresponsive, stops breathing normally, and will likely die unless promptly treated.

A Shock from an AED Can Save a Life

CPR is important, but it alone cannot restore a normal heart rhythm. A shock from an AED is the most effective way to restore the heart’s normal pumping rhythm. The victim’s best chance of survival is to receive that shock within five minutes of collapse. An AED defibrillator will not save every SCA victim, but more lives could be saved if victims were reached more quickly.

We Carry Top of the Line Defibtech Lifeline AED and Philips HeartStart AED

The Defibtech Lifeline AED is valued for its simple, intuitive operation with clear voice prompts, reliable biphasic defibrillation technology, and rugged, lightweight design suitable for public and workplace settings. Its long battery life, low maintenance requirements, and adult and pediatric capability make it a dependable and cost-effective AED choice.

Philips HeartStart Defibrillators enable virtually anyone to treat the most common cause of SCA by delivering a shock quickly and effectively, wherever it happens – at work, at play, while traveling – providing the power to save a life.