You’ve heard of defibrillators—those devices that can restore the normal heart rhythm of a person who has suffered cardiac arrest, but you probably haven’t heard of the latest model called the Heartsine 360p. It may be one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll ever own because it has the potential to save your life in an emergency if your heart suddenly stops beating normally, and it just happens to be within reach when that happens.
Why are automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) important?
An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that delivers an electric shock to someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, which can happen if their heart stops beating properly. An AED can save your life if you’re ever faced with sudden cardiac arrest. If you’re lucky enough to be around one when it happens, you’ll have an estimated 8 minutes before irreparable brain damage occurs. Heartsine’s AEDs are easy to use and always ready for action—no training required. Just think of them as small and lightweight versions of what you see in movies and TV shows, like ER or House—but even more important!
Who can benefit from AEDs?
Not everyone can use an AED to save a life. Generally, they’re recommended for people with no significant heart disease but who are at risk of dying from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), in which their heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating normally. SCA is most common in young and middle-aged adults (ages 35 to 55), but it can affect anyone of any age or physical condition. Sometimes SCA happens without warning, even when you’re not exercising or doing anything physically strenuous; victims may die within minutes if not treated quickly with CPR and an AED.
How do AEDs work?
Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are an essential component of public places across America. AEDs work by analyzing a patient’s heart rhythm, diagnosing life-threatening arrhythmias and determining whether a shock is needed to restore a normal heartbeat. If it is, an AED will then recommend shock delivery and its power setting based on the age and weight of the patient—providing for more accurate shocks. Many states require businesses to have an AED on hand. Although it may seem impossible that you could survive cardiac arrest, if you’re lucky enough to be at one of these businesses when your heart stops beating, the chances are good that you’ll get a chance to see another day because of lifesaving technology like Heartsine 360p.
Can everyone use an AED?
AEDs are designed to be used by anyone, anywhere. In fact, research has shown that rescuers who had no formal training were able to use an AED on a child successfully in less than a minute. This type of AED is called automatic because it doesn’t require any prior training or experience with using an AED before using it. There are also two other types of AEDs available – semi-automatic and manual – both of which require users to have some basic familiarity with how they work before using them on someone.
Where are AED devices needed most often?
Emergency responders are aware of where AEDs are needed most often, which is why you’ll find AEDs in airports, hotels, restaurants and fitness centres. But many people think that a defibrillator won’t do any good if someone is experiencing cardiac arrest at home. Experts say placing an AED in your home can save not only your life but also that of someone you love. It all comes down to how quickly paramedics respond to your emergency call. Time is of critical importance when it comes to having a chance of surviving cardiac arrest – every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a person’s chances of survival by 10 per cent!
