Philips EMT provides a life saving device to deliver an electric shock to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Victims of sudden cardiac arrest may be a person of any age or fitness level. During cardiac arrest, the heart begins to beat rapidly and quiver of the victim, but also to pump blood effectively no more. Defibrillation helps restore a normal heartbeat. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), about 350,000 Americans suffer sudden cardiac arrestand with timely help it is possible to save around 20,000 to 100,000 of them.
Early defibrillation is the key to saving a victim.
o The best thing about defibrillators is that these are user friendly devices and can be used by a lay person with minimum training. The standard visual and voice prompt feature in Heartstart AEDs makes it perfectly easy for the rescuer to use the device. Human life is precious and you can help to save a victim of sudden cardiac arrest by using AED life saving devices.
o It is important that the victim is helped in time, since a delay may cause him to lose his life. AEDs are portable, compact and easy to use, anyone can use a defibrillator in an emergency with basic training. You can learn to use a coach Laerdal AED Trainer 2 Laedral how, stand Philips HeartStart FRx Trainer, ZOLL AED Plus ® Trainer 2 and Defibtech AED training alone. These trainers are ideal to train lay people and healthProfessionals to use the AED devices in a medical emergency.
Methods for maintenance or AED
o There are many ways to keep your mouth CPR kit in perfect condition. Checklists AED play a key role in maintaining AEDs. The inspection data should be saved for future recordings.
Checklist of daily maintenance, or EDA: The EDA must be cleaned every day, so it is free from dust, dirt and impurities. The AED device should be placed at the point where clearly visible andaccessible. The daily check list includes parameters such as checking the status indicator, battery installation, audible visual alarm service, and external components and sockets for cracks. The daily check must be trained by someone who can carefully examine the availability of equipment will be made.
Checklist or maintenance AED Monthly: A monthly check should be made by the AED Coordinator to verify the functionality of the devices. The auxiliary-AED as a pad, pocketMask, gloves, razors, gauze, PC cards and batteries should be checked every 30 days. The expiration date on the package should be checked to ensure there are no obsolete or accessories to be in the field. One of the most important factors in the AED monthly checklist to perform a battery load test (BIT) test entry before repacking AED devices after use.
or American Red Cross CPR and AED has developed programs to provide confidence and awarenessamongst the general population. Apart from the programs for professional rescuers, there are programs which will prepare you for delivering CPR or defibrillation if anybody is victimized by sudden cardiac arrest in your family or community. There are courses which prepare you to help SCA victims in your workplace and schools.
o AED practice drills should include staff members in case of organizations and students and teachers in case of school and other people who can help the victim. The drills involve simulating the emergency situation of a cardiac arrest victim using manikins. Various scenarios must be used for practice drills for effective training. After the drill performance of the rescuer must be analyzed to suggest improvement areas. The trainees of AED emergency response drills are taught step by step for convenience and ease.
