Purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be a difficult decision with numerous manufacturers to choose from and numerous different features. Therefore, understanding the differences and capabilities of each AED is key to selecting the proper AED for your organization.
The Philips HeartStart OnSite is the first automated external defibrillator (AED) to be cleared by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to be sold without a Physician’s Prescription. This clearance was received due to its ease of use which makes it applicable for business or home placement.
In addition to being easy to use, Philips has also made the Heartstart OnSite very affordable to increase wide spread access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
The Philips HeartStart OnSite has a long-life battery which will last 4 year s installed and 5 years on the shelf. The adult pads are pre-connected and ready for use at any time. The OnSite AED offers an infant/child pad that is to be used on any child 8 years or younger and 55lbs or less. The infant/child pads reduce the amount of energy delivered from the AED.
Furthermore, the Philips HeartStart OnSite has low-energy biphasic therapy which delivers an energy at a protocol of 150 Joules, 150 Joules, 150 Joules. In multiple peer-reviewed studies, this low-energy biphasic therapy has proven to be effective in treating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while minimizing post resuscitation heart damage.
In addition, the Philips Heartstart OnSite has countless features which make it one of the best AEDS on the market. However, below are a few key ones:
Finally, due to its ease of use & economical price point, the Philips Heartstart Onsite has become the most widely distributed AED in the world and has proven to be ideal for deployment in the following organizations:
The Philips HeartStart OnSite is the first automated external defibrillator (AED) to be cleared by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to be sold without a Physician’s Prescription. This clearance was received due to its ease of use which makes it applicable for business or home placement.
In addition to being easy to use, Philips has also made the Heartstart OnSite very affordable to increase wide spread access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
The Philips HeartStart OnSite has a long-life battery which will last 4 year s installed and 5 years on the shelf. The adult pads are pre-connected and ready for use at any time. The OnSite AED offers an infant/child pad that is to be used on any child 8 years or younger and 55lbs or less. The infant/child pads reduce the amount of energy delivered from the AED.
Furthermore, the Philips HeartStart OnSite has low-energy biphasic therapy which delivers an energy at a protocol of 150 Joules, 150 Joules, 150 Joules. In multiple peer-reviewed studies, this low-energy biphasic therapy has proven to be effective in treating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while minimizing post resuscitation heart damage.
In addition, the Philips Heartstart OnSite has countless features which make it one of the best AEDS on the market. However, below are a few key ones:
- “Pull” Tab – The “Pull” tab can be pulled to activate the AED. It is the only AED on the market that has the “Pull” tab feature. Many AED require the responder to push an on/off button to activate the AED.
- CPR Coaching – The OnSite has CPR Coaching. The CPR Coaching feature assists the responder on the frequency and the depth of the compressions.
- “I” Button – The “I” Button serves two purposes on the OnSite AED. The first purpose is to inform the owner of the AED that there is an issue with the AED. If your Philips OnSite AED is beeping, you can push the “I” button, and the AED will inform you as to what the issue is with the AED. The second purpose is to inform the EMS responders of the events of the emergency. The AED will give a recount of the event details that have occurred.
- Self Tests – The Onsite does daily, weekly and monthly self-tests to ensure its functionality. If it passes each, a “green light flashing” will appear signifying that it is “ready for use”.
Finally, due to its ease of use & economical price point, the Philips Heartstart Onsite has become the most widely distributed AED in the world and has proven to be ideal for deployment in the following organizations:
- Schools
- Churches
- Small Businesses
- Gyms
Contact HeartSafe America today to find out more about the Philips HeartStart OnSite AED and how to implement an AED Program. HeartSafe America's goal is to educate the public about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and how AEDs increase the survival rate.
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