The government and social medias have emphasized the urgency of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of AED equipment countless times ever and ever, which is the reason why it is necessary to place AEDs in some public places. In addition to public places, some government agencies, business places and even homes should place an automatic external defibrillator to deal with such emergencies and improve the survival rate. More than that, even though we require the status of AED equipment to be monitored all the time after purchase, AED equipment, still hard to keep good operation forever. Here comes a question: how and where can I find a reliable AED supplier if I want to replace or buy AED devices?
The truth is the combination of the best AED device and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest, which shows that the reliability of AED equipment plays a critical role in the rescue of patients. An important factor to measure the reliability of the equipment is whether the AED company is reliable.
Whether they comply with the relevant regulations or not.
There is a variety of AED suppliers in the market. Select manufacturers that have been strictly approved by CE, such as Mindray, and legally register each of your AED device after purchase. CE tests the products of AED manufacturers and their accessories, such as batteries, AED replacement pads etc. Only when they meet the requirements can they be allowed to go on the market. If you are not sure whether your AED device complies with the relevant laws and regulations, please contact your AED supplier for more information about your device.
Whether relevant accessories are attached or not.
A completed AED package includes an AED equipment, a pair of disposable AED pads and batteries. And AED manufacturer should be able to provide wall mounting solutions such as the wall bracket or AED box if possible. Training tools and accessories are also very critical. The AED pads should be replaced every time the defibrillator is used, otherwise it should be replaced before expiration date. The main battery pack should change every 3 or 5 years. Therefore, you had better choose those AED suppliers with complete and long lasting accessories attached.
Continuous maintenance of AED device could cost asset managers a lot of time and effort. It will be a value-added investment to collaborate with the AED company supports you with tracking and remote management system, such as Mindray's AED Alert System, because the remote positioning of your AED equipment and online management function will dramatically reduce your maintenance costs, especially for government departments.
Conclusion
We know that there are many factors to consider when purchasing AEDs for your organization or place of business. In addition to choosing a reliable AED brand, there are two key points you need to be clear about before your purchase: is the defibrillator for children or adults? Do you need a semi or fully automatic AED?
AED equipment for children and adults have different characteristics. If you prepare for children with SCA, it is wise to ask the supplier for a dual-mode AEDs (for children and adults), which offers separate pediatric defibrillator pads.
Besides, AED has semi-automatic and full-automatic versions, in which the semi-automatic indicates when the user presses the button on the device to deliver an AED shock, while the automatic version automatically deliver an AED shock when a shockable rhythm is detected. The choice between the two depends on your country’s user habit situation.
At Mindray, we are happy to help you choose the AED model for you. We are the professional AED supplier focusing on the R&D investment to provide customized solutions for maintenance services of the AED. All Mindray AED models are fit for both children and adults by switching from different patient types easily. Meanwhile, there are both semi-automatic and full-automatic AEDs in Mindray for you to choose from, let alone the long lasting battery, AED replacement pads and advanced online device management system Alert. Now visit our website to learn more about AED devices.
References
[1] The General Public’s Ability to Operate Automated External Defibrillator: A Controlled Simulation Study. World Journal of Emergency Medicine. Volume 11(4), 2020, Pages 238-245. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7517391/ (Accessed: 22 March 2021)