by Simon Wolle
By Yaseen Hemeda / safety-reporter.com
For Traci Wells, it started out like any other day in the office. She was standing in line waiting to get her morning cup of coffee when, suddenly, something went terribly wrong.Wells started turning blue, and collapsed. Fortunately, it was first thing in the morning so there were a lot of people around me and somebody started to do CPR, said Wells, senior manager of leadership and skill development at Rogers Communications in Toronto.Quick-thinking employees grabbed an automated external defibrillator (AED) and were able to revive her within four minutes of her collapse. What Wells experienced was a heart attack, which resulted in sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart stops.My heart had completely stopped so they shocked me twice with the AED which brought my heart back to life, she said.
An AED is a small, portable device that assesses the heart of a person in cardiac arrest for a shockable rhythm. If such a rhythm is detected, a button is pressed to deliver a shock or series of shocks to the victims heart, allowing it to return to a normal rhythm.
Prior to this dramatic event, Wells experienced no warning signs or symptoms and did not have a medical history of heart problems.
Thats why it was so scary, because I did not feel any warning signs and I am still undiagnosed. They don’t know why it happened, said Wells, of the July 9, 2009, event. I just remember walking to work in the morning and that’s it.
Wells attack was the first time an AED was used at Rogers. Wells feels she wouldn’t be alive had her company not invested in AED.
Even if it is only ever used once, the power of being able to save a life is pretty phenomenal, said Wells. This makes me a lot more committed to Rogers. I want to work for a place that cares about people.
Kerry Wallace, senior manager of health and safety at Rogers, said Wells case has elevated the awareness about the need for AEDs in the workplace.
‘We recognized we don’t have them at all our sites and what is the cost of human life?’ said Wallace. You are protecting your human resources and that’s the number one priority to the company. Without our people the company doesn’t exist. It’s an investment in your people.
Rogers is working on an implementation program to have defibrillators installed at every regularly staffed site. Richmond, B.C.-based London Drugs is another company investing rigorously in AEDs. It has defibrillators in every one of its 73 stores across Canada and has trained about 1,000 employees on the proper use of AEDs.
Every London Drugs location will ensure an employee trained in AED use is present when there are customers and staff in the store, said president Wynne Powell, who claims the chain is the first Canadian retailer to put an AED in every location.
But despite examples like Rogers and London Drugs, the reality is AEDs remain relatively uncommon in the workplace, said Laurie Morrison, a medical doctor and a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Until legislation is mandated that every employer has to have one, then the use of AEDs will be small, she said.
Because Canada does not mandate the use of AEDs, there is no national cardiac arrest database that would document incident rates for the number of AEDs in the workplace or frequency of use.
But cardiac arrest is a significant killer. There are about 40,000 cardiac arrests in Canada every year thats one about every 12 minutes, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. And less than five per cent of victims who suffer an attack outside a hospital survive and the vast majority (70 per cent) of cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital.
Ontarios Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) reports it has registered an average of 200 claims for acute myocardial infarctions” in laypersons terms a heart attack that occurred in the workplace over the last three years. But not all heart attacks that occur at work are necessarily job related, and the WSIB considers each case on its own merits.
Having an AED onsite can vastly improve a victims chance of survival, said Morrison. With an AED, the chance of survival from cardiac arrest can increase by 75 per cent or more over CPR on its own. Defibrillation is more successful if performed within five minutes of cardiac arrest and the chances of survival decreases up to 10 per cent for every minute that passes after the arrest.
A workplace with 2,000 people and an average age of 40 years can expect at least one incident of cardiac arrest in the workplace each year, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Many employers are not aware of these statistics and education is an important step to fighting workplace complacency, said Morrison.
I think companies are not aware they should have AEDs and don’t know it can save a life. They fear it will be too expensive, she said.
For her part, Morrison is advocating for AEDs to become mandatory in all public places. In Ontario, a private members bill passed second reading in May and, if passed, will make it the first province in Canada to mandate AEDs.
AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers, said Morrison.
Its sad that we value buildings and structures more than we value human life, she said. The fire extinguisher is going to save the building but an AED can save a life.
Yaseen Hemeda is an HR compliance product writer for Consult Carswell.
by Simon Wolle
By Yaseen Hemeda / safety-reporter.com
For Traci Wells, it started out like any other day in the office. She was standing in line waiting to get her morning cup of coffee when, suddenly, something went terribly wrong. Wells started turning blue, and collapsed. Fortunately, it was first thing in the morning so there were a lot of people around me and somebody started to do CPR, said Wells, senior manager of leadership and skill development at Rogers Communications in Toronto.Quick-thinking employees grabbed an automated external defibrillator (AED) and were able to revive her within four minutes of her collapse. What Wells experienced was a heart attack, which resulted in sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart stops.My heart had completely stopped so they shocked me twice with the AED which brought my heart back to life, she said.
An AED is a small, portable device that assesses the heart of a person in cardiac arrest for a shockable rhythm. If such a rhythm is detected, a button is pressed to deliver a shock or series of shocks to the victims heart, allowing it to return to a normal rhythm.
Prior to this dramatic event, Wells experienced no warning signs or symptoms and did not have a medical history of heart problems.
Thats why it was so scary, because I did not feel any warning signs and I am still undiagnosed. They don’t know why it happened, said Wells, of the July 9, 2009, event. I just remember walking to work in the morning and thats it.
Wells attack was the first time an AED was used at Rogers. Wells feels she wouldn’t be alive had her company not invested in AED.
Even if it is only ever used once, the power of being able to save a life is pretty phenomenal, said Wells. This makes me a lot more committed to Rogers. I want to work for a place that cares about people.
Kerry Wallace, senior manager of health and safety at Rogers, said Wells case has elevated the awareness about the need for AEDs in the workplace.
‘We recognized we don’t have them at all our sites and what is the cost of human life?’ said Wallace. You are protecting your human resources and thats the number one priority to the company. Without our people the company doesn’t exist. It’s an investment in your people.
Rogers is working on an implementation program to have defibrillators installed at every regularly staffed site. Richmond, B.C.-based London Drugs is another company investing rigorously in AEDs. It has defibrillators in every one of its 73 stores across Canada and has trained about 1,000 employees on the proper use of AEDs.
Every London Drugs location will ensure an employee trained in AED use is present when there are customers and staff in the store, said president Wynne Powell, who claims the chain is the first Canadian retailer to put an AED in every location.
But despite examples like Rogers and London Drugs, the reality is AEDs remain relatively uncommon in the workplace, said Laurie Morrison, a medical doctor and a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Until legislation is mandated that every employer has to have one, then the use of AEDs will be small, she said.
Because Canada does not mandate the use of AEDs, there is no national cardiac arrest database that would document incident rates for the number of AEDs in the workplace or frequency of use.
But cardiac arrest is a significant killer. There are about 40,000 cardiac arrests in Canada every year thats one about every 12 minutes, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. And less than five per cent of victims who suffer an attack outside a hospital survive and the vast majority (70 per cent) of cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital.
Ontarios Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) reports it has registered an average of 200 claims for acute myocardial infarctions in a persons terms a heart attack that occurred in the workplace over the last three years. But not all heart attacks that occur at work are necessarily job related, and the WSIB considers each case on its own merits.
Having an AED onsite can vastly improve a victims chance of survival, said Morrison. With an AED, the chance of survival from cardiac arrest can increase by 75 per cent or more over CPR on its own. Defibrillation is more successful if performed within five minutes of cardiac arrest and the chances of survival decreases up to 10 per cent for every minute that passes after the arrest.
A workplace with 2,000 people and an average age of 40 years can expect at least one incident of cardiac arrest in the workplace each year, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Many employers are not aware of these statistics and education is an important step to fighting workplace complacency, said Morrison.
‘I think companies are not aware they should have AEDs and don’t know it can save a life. They fear it will be too expensive,’ she said.
For her part, Morrison is advocating for AEDs to become mandatory in all public places. In Ontario, a private members bill passed second reading in May and, if passed, will make it the first province in Canada to mandate AEDs.
AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers, said Morrison.
‘Its sad that we value buildings and structures more than we value human life,’ she said. The fire extinguisher is going to save the building but an AED can save a life.
Yaseen Hemeda is an HR compliance product writer for Consult Carswell.
INSTALLING A DEFIBRILLATOR: TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS How much does it cost, and how many units should be installed? Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have come down in price significantly over the past several years, said Terry Brown, Toronto-based president of SOS Emergency Response Technologies, a health and safety retailer that sells AEDS and other safety products.
Units are now priced well under $2,000, he said, a far cry from the $5,000 they cost just a few years ago. Awareness and sales are growing, because the need for them is growing and costs have come down, said Brown.
How many units should be installed?: Because AEDs are not mandatory, there are no rules and regulations around how many units a company should have on-site. A good rule of thumb is if you walk briskly 60 to 90 seconds in any direction, that would be the coverage of that particular AED machine because that would give you a round trip of a maximum of two to three minutes, Brown said.
Installation: Most units come with a carrying bag and wall mount, and can be installed without professional assistance. Employers that want more security can purchase an alarmed cabinet that sells for about $300 to $400. These cabinets are easy to install. Because AEDs are battery powered, and the batteries are not rechargeable, they don’t require a power supply.
Maintenance: Maintenance costs for an AED are relatively small, said Brown. Units do not require regular maintenance, except for daily spot checks to ensure the status indicator light is on as well as monthly checks by the employer to make sure the unit is in good working order. (Most AED machines conduct automatic self-tests daily.) Batteries typically last between three and five years, depending on the unit. New batteries cost about $200 to $300. The pads which are attached to the victim need to be replaced every time the unit is used. Pads cost about $70 to $100 per pair. (Some units require the battery to be replaced after every usage.) Training employees: There is a cost associated with training employees on how to use AEDs. To minimize liability risks, the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends companies ensure operators have medical oversight, ensure certain members of staff are properly trained and that protocols for continued training, operation and equipment maintenance are in place. The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends that all employees, if possible, have the skills necessary to perform CPRâand the use of an AED.
And training doesn’t have to be expensive. The Heart and Stroke Foundation, for example, has a CPR Anytime Kit available for $35 per kit that teaches the basics of CPR and AED use, and can be used to train multiple staff at the same time. Companies can also hire vendors and consultants to conduct training.
It doesn’t take more than a Grade 6 education to use an AED and you can learn it in 20 minutes, said Laurie Morrison, a medical doctor and a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, who believes it is essential to teach every employee.
Each province has its own legislation on the number of staff who must have formal training in first aid and/or CPR who must be on site. For example, the Canada Labour Code which applies to federally regulated workplaces states that: At every workplace at which six or more employees are working at any time, the employer shall ensure that there is a first aid attendant.
LIABILITY CONCERNS
Can an employer be sued if an AED is used improperly on a victim?
Employers may have concerns about liability and being sued if an automated external defibrillator (AED) is used improperly on a victim. But, to date, it doesn’t appear that anyone in Canada has ever been sued for using an AED.
This may be attributed to good samaritan laws that prevent someone from being sued when they are trying to help. Every province and territory with the exception of New Brunswick and Nunavut has good samaritan laws on the books. Ontario even has legislation specifically for the use of AEDs. It passed the Heart Defibrillator Civil Liability Act, 2006 (also known as the Chase McEachern Act) which protects individuals from liability for damages that may occur from their use of an AED to save someones life at the immediate scene of an emergency, unless damages are caused by gross negligence.
AEDs are also designed to reduce the risk of operator misuse. For example, a shock cannot be administered if the defibrillator does not detect a heart rhythm that needs defibrillating.
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The Philips HeartStart OnSite has dominated the market of inexpensive and easy-to-use AEDs since its launch. The first commercial AED available without a prescription, the Philips HeartStart OnSite is the smartest choice for anyone looking to increase their preparedness in their home or office while keeping costs down.
The Philips OnSite has numerous features that set it apart from competing models. The design and construction are nearly perfect. Both incredibly small in size and light in weight, the Philips HeartStart OnSite weighs only 3.3 pounds. When a rescue forces you to travel a distance with your AED, we guarantee you’ll appreciate the light weight of the Philips HeartStart OnSite.
The Philips HeartStart OnSite is also one of the easiest if not the easiest AEDs to administer therapy with. The Philips OnSite features voice prompts that provide clear voice instructions to guide responders through each and every step of both defibrillation and CPR. Simply pull the green handle of the Philips HeartStart OnSite to turn on the AED and you’ll be guided from start to finish. For an untrained layperson forced to respond, this feature alone could very well be the difference between life and death.
The Philips HeartStart OnSite also determines if a heart rhythm is shockable and if it isn’t, it won’t deliver a shock. If a shock is indicated, the Philips HeartStart OnSite directs you to press the Shock button, which conveniently flashes orange. The Philips HeartStart OnSite will then deliver a low-energy dose of biphasic therapy, one that is both gentle to the heart and highly-effective. If a shock is not needed and CPR is instead recommended, the Philips HeartStart OnSite will notify you of this and instruct you through the CPR process via voice prompts and instructions.
Not only does the Philips HeartStart OnSite provide the usual instructions for recommended CPR therapy, the Philips OnSite even provides unique information such as frequency and depth compressions and the administering of breaths to the patient.
There is also maintenance of your AED to consider, and, as always, Philips has you covered. The Philips HeartStart OnSite administers self-tests on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. From checking electrical components, subsystems, battery life and more, to verifying that the pads cartridges are properly installed and in working order, the Philips HeartStart OnSite ensures you’ll be ready when needed.
Convenience and the finest in technology also extends to the Philips HeartStart OnSite electrode pads. Featuring replaceable SMART electrode pads cartridges, the electrodes for the Philips HeartStart OnSite are some of the most advance on the market. The two adhesive pads are able to sense and record when they’re removed from the cartridge and placed on the patients bare skin, adjusting the voice prompts and commands of the Philips HeartStart OnSite accordingly.
The Philips HeartStart Onsite can also be used on patients of any age. The Philips HeartStart OnSite is able to sense when the infant/child SMART Pads Cartridge is installed and automatically adjusts the energy level for infants and children, while also providing unique CPR coaching for children and infants. You can also prepare for those stressful situations with your Philips OnSite by installing the training pads cartridge. The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED will suspend all shock therapy while the training pads cartridge is installed, in addition to walking you through various patient care scenarios.
The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED also features Philips patented Quick Shock. Taking note of findings from the American Heart Association Guidelines, which reported reduction in the interval from compression to shock delivery by even a few seconds can increase the probability of shock success, Philips developed their Quick Shock technology that places the Philips OnSite as the fastest AED in its class for delivering a shock after CPR. Seconds may not sound like much, but we guarantee that in a potential life or death situation, every passing second will be experienced and a matter of seconds may very well can be the deciding factor of the survival for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
Our bottom line, the Philips HeartStart OnSite is a fantastic AED for the home and office, one that can easily be used by the trained responder and those with little to no experience whatsoever. The Philips OnSite is small, lightweight, features an 8-year warranty and a 4-year battery warranty, clear and easily understood voice prompts, and more. If you’re in the market for an affordable AED that can be used by just about everyone, the Philips HeartStart OnSite is a wise choice.
Philips HeartStart FRx | Review
Philips has created an outstanding AED with their Philips HeartStart FRx, one of the finest AEDs for both trained and untrained responders currently on the market. The Philips FRx is lightweight yet rugged, provides responders with instructions during a rescue, requires minimal maintenance, includes a new 8-year warranty, and comes from Philips Healthcare, the long-standing king within the AED industry. In short, the Philips FRx is an incredibly device that any AED program would benefit from featuring.
Building upon Philips reputation of over a century in technological advancements, the Philips HeartStart FRx is part of the Philips HeartStart line of AEDs. Technically more advanced than the Philips OnSite, the Philips HeartStart FRx was created for first responders subject to a variety of situations that can often be too demanding for most AEDs. If your AED is likely to be used outdoors, the Philips FRx is highly recommended.
The design of the Philips FRx is near flawless, being one of the smallest and lightest AEDs on the market. Weighing only 3.5 pounds, the sheer lack of weight makes the Philips FRx a great AED for first responders and those that may be required to travel to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The Philips HeartStart FRx is also incredibly rugged, being able to withstand jetting water, loads of up to 500 pounds, and one-meter drops onto concrete.
Simplicity is also key for both trained and lay responders, and as to be expected, the Philips FRx has been designed to make the rescue process as simple and easy as possible. CPR Coaching is provided by the Philips FRx, in addition to intuitive and easy-to-understand icon-driven operation. Through clear and calm voice commands coupled with descriptive visual icons, the Philips FRx guides you through every step of the defibrillation process, even down to minute yet crucial details and reminders, such as calling emergency rescue personnel and services.
When you’re in a rescue situation, simply press the blue i-button of the Philips FRx and the HeartStart CPR Coaching will be activated. For an untrained layperson forced to respond to sudden cardiac arrest, this simple feature could very well be the difference between life and death. And for those trained, simple guidance is always appreciated to help calm those nerves.
Ease of use also extends to the Philips FRx electrode pads. Utilizing Philips patented SMART Pads II, the Philips FRx enables you to save valuable time by utilizing pre-connected pads that provide therapy for both adults and children alike. With the ability to be used on adults and pediatric patients, the Philips HeartStart FRx allows you to save money by eliminating the need to purchase both adult and pediatric electrode pads.
When treating an infant or a child, simply insert the Infant/Child Key into the Philips FRx and the AED will adjust itself to render therapy and its audio instructions for pediatric patients. The pads icon also flash to show responders the appropriate pads placement for younger patients, in addition to reducing the shock energy level to a more appropriate level for an infant or child (considered less than 55 pounds or 8 years of age).
Wireless data transfer is also available on the Philips HeartStart FRx. Providing a mobile, wireless solution for data management using the palm handheld platform, the Philips FRx features an inferred data port for easy and simple data transfer without hard-wire compatibility issues or the need for expensive cables.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also features Philips SMART Biphasic technology. The Philips FRxs biphasic waveform delivers a highly effective yet gentle defibrillation shock, providing therapy that is efficient yet gentle to the patients heart.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also features SMART Analysis, a feature that enables the Philips FRx to shock only when needed. SMART Analysis automatically assesses the patients heart rhythm and will not deliver a shock unless determined to be shockable even if the Shock button of the Philips HeartStart FRx is pressed.
The versatility of the Philips FRx also extends to its compatibility with advanced defibrillators. Once EMS help arrives, the handoff is both fast and easy, enabling valuable seconds to be saved. With Philips HeartStart FRx adapters, pads can be plugged into AEDs from other manufacturers to ensure continuity of care.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also includes Philips patented Quick Shock. After the American Heart Association Guidelines reported a reduction in the interval from compression to shock delivery by even a few seconds can increase the probability of shock success, Philips created the technology that places the Philips FRx AED as the fastest in its class at delivering a shock.
Maintenance for the Philips HeartStart FRx is also a cinch. The Philips FRx is powered by an easily replaceable four-year battery. The Philips FRx conducts automated daily, weekly and monthly self-tests, ensuring its ready when needed. The Philips FRx also tests its own functionality down to calibration of its circuits to the readiness of your pads. With over 85 tests, the Philips HeartStart FRx is one of the most comprehensive self-testing AEDs on the market, making ownership virtually maintenance-free.
In summation, the Philips HeartStart FRx comes with one of our strongest recommendations. Best suited for first responders and rescue situations in and out-of-doors, the Philips FRx is an exceptional device that will have any AED program will equipped.
What does the College Say?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable automatic device used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. An AED is applied outside the body. It automatically analyses the patients heart rhythm and advises the rescuer whether or not a shock is needed to restore a normal heart beat. If, as a result of the shock, the patients heart resumes beating normally, the heart has been defibrillated. In the May 2007 Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, guest article by Dr. Dan Haas, Professor of Pharmacology in both the Faculties of Dentistry and Medicine at the University of Toronto, outlined the benefits of the use of an AED and introduced the concept of these devices becoming standard equipment in a dental office.
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Royal College of Dental Surgeons Ontario on the need for AEDs in dental offices
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by Simon Wolle
Philips has created an outstanding AED with their Philips HeartStart FRx, one of the finest AEDs for both trained and untrained responders currently on the market. The Philips FRx is lightweight yet rugged, provides responders with instructions during a rescue, requires minimal maintenance, includes a new 8-year warranty, and comes from Philips Healthcare, the long-standing king within the AED industry. In short, the Philips FRx is an incredibly device that any AED program would benefit from featuring.
Building upon Philips reputation of over a century in technological advancements, the Philips HeartStart FRx is part of the Philips HeartStart line of AEDs. Technically more advanced than the Philips OnSite, the Philips HeartStart FRx was created for first responders subject to a variety of situations that can often be too demanding for most AEDs. If your AED is likely to be used outdoors, the Philips FRx is highly recommended.
The design of the Philips FRx is near flawless, being one of the smallest and lightest AEDs on the market. Weighing only 3.5 pounds, the sheer lack of weight makes the Philips FRx a great AED for first responders and those that may be required to travel to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The Philips HeartStart FRx is also incredibly rugged, being able to withstand jetting water, loads of up to 500 pounds, and one-meter drops onto concrete.
Simplicity is also key for both trained and lay responders, and as to be expected, the Philips FRx has been designed to make the rescue process as simple and easy as possible. CPR Coaching is provided by the Philips FRx, in addition to intuitive and easy-to-understand icon-driven operation. Through clear and calm voice commands coupled with descriptive visual icons, the Philips FRx guides you through every step of the defibrillation process, even down to minute yet crucial details and reminders, such as calling emergency rescue personnel and services.
When you’re in a rescue situation, simply press the blue i-button of the Philips FRx and the HeartStart CPR Coaching will be activated. For an untrained layperson forced to respond to sudden cardiac arrest, this simple feature could very well be the difference between life and death. And for those trained, simple guidance is always appreciated to help calm those nerves.
Ease of use also extends to the Philips FRx electrode pads. Utilizing Philips patented SMART Pads II, the Philips FRx enables you to save valuable time by utilizing pre-connected pads that provide therapy for both adults and children alike. With the ability to be used on adults and pediatric patients, the Philips HeartStart FRx allows you to save money by eliminating the need to purchase both adult and pediatric electrode pads.
When treating an infant or a child, simply insert the Infant/Child Key into the Philips FRx and the AED will adjust itself to render therapy and its audio instructions for pediatric patients. The pads icon also flash to show responders the appropriate pads placement for younger patients, in addition to reducing the shock energy level to a more appropriate level for an infant or child (considered less than 55 pounds or 8 years of age).
Wireless data transfer is also available on the Philips HeartStart FRx. Providing a mobile, wireless solution for data management using the Palm handheld platform, the Philips FRx features an infrared data port for easy and simple data transfer without hardwire compatibility issues or the need for expensive cables.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also features Philips SMART Biphasic technology. The Philips FRxs biphasic waveform delivers a highly effective yet gentle defibrillation shock, providing therapy that is efficient yet gentle to the patients heart.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also features SMART Analysis, a feature that enables the Philips FRx to shock only when needed. SMART Analysis automatically assesses the patients heart rhythm and will not deliver a shock unless determined to be shockable even if the Shock button of the Philips HeartStart FRx is pressed.
The versatility of the Philips FRx also extends to its compatibility with advanced defibrillators. Once EMS help arrives, the handoff is both fast and easy, enabling valuable seconds to be saved. With Philips HeartStart FRx adapters, pads can be plugged into AEDs from other manufacturers to ensure continuity of care.
The Philips HeartStart FRx also includes Philips patented Quick Shock. After the American Heart Association Guidelines reported a reduction in the interval from compression to shock delivery by even a few seconds can increase the probability of shock success, Philips created the technology that places the Philips FRx AED as the fastest in its class at delivering a shock.
Maintenance for the Philips HeartStart FRx is also a cinch. The Philips FRx is powered by an easily replaceable four-year battery. The Philips FRx conducts automated daily, weekly and monthly self-tests, ensuring its ready when needed. The Philips FRx also tests its own functionality down to calibration of its circuits to the readiness of your pads. With over 85 tests, the Philips HeartStart FRx is one of the most comprehensive self-testing AEDs on the market, making ownership virtually maintenance-free.
In summation, the Philips HeartStart FRx comes with one of our strongest recommendations. Best suited for first responders and rescue situations in and out-of-doors, the Philips FRx is an exceptional device that will have any AED program will equipped.
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