A survey of 1,000 Australians, commissioned by Philips in 20231, indicates 1 in 7 people have been in a situation where an automated external defibrillator (AED) was needed. Yet, 74% of people are unaware of the location of one near their home, and 58% don’t know where the nearest AED is at their workplace. With World Heart Day coming up on September 29th, there’s no better time to increase awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and AEDs to ensure communities are equipped to act when needed.
Easy as 1-2-3
When every minute counts, Philips AED Solutions are a partner by your side. Designed for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment, Philips HeartStart HS1 allows anyone with little or no training to treat the most common cause of SCA by delivering a shock quickly and effectively, wherever SCA happens.
With real-time, step-by-step voice commands paced to your actions, Philips AEDs are ready in just 8 seconds and help to ensure that you can perform CPR easy as 1-2-3 in an emergency.
Simplified maintenance
A Philips AED with simplified maintenance eliminates the need for manual calibration. The Philips HeartStart HS1 or HeartStart FRx come pre-installed with pads and batteries ready to use once the battery is activated. No need for regular maintenance as the AEDs perform a series of automatic daily, weekly and monthly self-tests to check the pad readiness, verify functionality and the calibration of circuits and systems. What’s more, HeartStart AEDs are backed by an 8 year limited warranty.
Proven technology
Philips HeartStart AEDs are backed by more than 40 published studies2 and have provided more than 45 billion hours of operational service to customers. They are designed for reliability and ease of use, so you can feel confident that you will be ready to respond when needed.
Ready for the real world
You never know when or where SCA will strike. All AEDs should be safe to use anywhere, at any time. Many manufacturers sell AEDs with specific warnings to move patients from wet or metal surfaces before using. Or to avoid rain and extreme moisture. Philips AEDs are a breed apart because they’re proven in real-life environments. No matter where SCA takes place, you’re ready to act when needed.
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Always read the label and follow the directions for use
(i) call 000 immediately and ask for an ambulance if you suspect someone has had a sudden cardiac arrest; and
(ii) an AED will only deliver a shock to a person with a shockable rhythm; and
(iii) follow any verbal or visual prompts displayed on the AED until medical treatment arrives; and
(iv) additional emergency treatment such as CPR and rescue breaths may be required until medical treatment arrives.
- Philips Survey – “Where is Your AED” Survey Methodology and Findings, November 8, 2023
- Forty-two peer-reviewed manuscripts have been published on the core technology of Philips HeartStart defibrillators.