HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED, Automated External Defibrillator, AED Program, Purchasing an AED

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 HeartSine Samaritan PAD Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that’s ideal for any organization. Not only is it the lightest (2.4 lbs) of all the AEDs on the market, but also the most durable. With an IP rating of 56 against dust and water, the HeartSine Samaritan can be exposed to various weather conditions which allows it to be taken virtually anywhere.

Unlike its competitors, the HeartSine Samaritan utilizes PAD-PAKs (adult & pediatric). These PAD-PAKs consist of one set of pad and a battery sealed together with one expiration date. Each PAD-PAK has a lifespan of 3.5 years , keeping the cost of replacement pads/batteries to a minimum. The PAD-PAKs also aviation ready, meaning the HeartSine Samaritan can be used during flight in the event someone experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

The HeartSine Samaritan performs self tests daily, weekly, and monthly to ensure the AED is fully functional. The status indicator light will flash to let the responder know that this AED is rescue ready at any time. With clear voice prompts, the HeartSine Samaritan assists responders during an emergency and allowing the responder to bridge the gap until local EMS arrives. Not only does its lighted visual and audio display help guide the responder step by step, but this feature helps the responder understand what the next step should be. If a shock is needed, the “shock button” illuminates and should be pushed.

A key factor when deciding purchasing any electronic device is the manufacturer’s warranty. The HeartSine offers one of the longest warranties on the market, 7 years. The PAD-PAK itself has a 3 year warranty. The long warranty demonstrates the manufacturer’s extraordinary commitment to quality.

The HeartSine Samarian has the ability to record any event that occurs during its use. It will record the ECG trace and duration, shock delivery information, and the CPR intervals. This information can be downloaded to your computer using the HeartSine Data Cable. Furthermore, the USB data cable can also be used to update the Samaritan to the latest AHA Guidelines.

As you can see, there are many advantages to owning the Heartsine Samaritan. Below is a list of major business sectors that have found to Samaritan to be an ideal fit.

• Electric Companies
• Construction Companies
• School Districts
• Fortune 500 Companies
• Government Entities
• Churches

Contact HeartSafe America today to find out more about the HeartSine Samaritan PAD AED and how to implement your AED Program. HeartSafe America’s goal is to educate the public about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how AEDs can increase the survival rate.

AED Post Event Review, Automated External Defibrillator, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, SCA, Event Review

Not sure what to do after using your AED during an emergency? Every Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has the ability to record the event that takes place during an emergency. All AEDs store event information and it can be downloaded from the AED for review.

Hopefully at this point your organization has purchased an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to protect your members and staff from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The possibility of using the AED, while slim, is definitely real. Therefore, it is very important to know how to use the AED and equally as important to know what to do after a usage.

Once an event has occurred, positive or negative, you must download the event data and forward it to the responding Physician and your Medical Director. Currently, every device on the market will record a minimum of 15 minutes of ECG analysis. Furthermore, some devices can record up to 8 hours of ECG or a short duration of both audible and ECG data. To find out your device's capability, consult your user's manual.

To download the event data, you must first have a computer with the appropriate manufacture's software. Most manufactures offer a basic version which can be downloaded for "Free" from the following sites:

• Cardiac Science Rescuelink
  Download link: Must contact Cardiac Science Tech Support to obtain link
• HeartSine EVO Saver Software
  Download Link: http://www.heartsine.com/index.php?page_id=152
• Defibtech Event Review Software
  Download Link: http://www.defibtech.com/downloads_utilities.html
• Physio Control LIFENET DT Express
  Download Link: CD Only, Field Service Rep can perform download for small fee.
• Philips Review Express
  Download Link
• Welch Allyn Smartlink Event Pro Software
  Download Link: Must send device in
• Zoll Rescue Net Code Review
  Download Link: http://www.zolldata.com/web/codeReview.aspx
  

After the software has been downloaded to your computer, the AED must be connected directly to the computer to review the event data. Currently, there are two methods for connecting and accessing this data:

• IRDA Adapter: Adapater connects through the computer's USB and allows the data to be transferred from the AED to the computer by lining up the infarred windows.
  Definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_Data_Association
  
• Data Cable: Cable connects through the computer's USB port and allows data to be transferred through a direct connection between the AED and the computer.

After a connection has been established, the manufacture's software program should be run to receive "event data" from the AED. After the data is downloaded, it can be emailed or printed depending on the software's capabilities.Finally, after the data download is complete, it is imperative that the pads and/or battery be replaced so the AED can be placed back into service.

Contact HeartSafe America today to find out more about post even reviews and purchasing replacement AED accessories. Our goal is to educate the public about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how AEDs can help increase the survival rate of SCA.

BOMA Associations HeartSafe America, Inc. Dallas TX

HeartSafe America, Inc. Press Release

HeartSafe America and HeartSine Technologies announced the donation of thirteen HeartSine Samaritan(R) PAD automated external defibrillators (AED) to local associations of the BOMA Southwest Region. These associations cover Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

DALLAS, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Southwest Conference meeting in Houston, Texas, HeartSafe America and HeartSine Technologies announced the donation of thirteen HeartSine Samaritan(R) PAD automated external defibrillators (AED) to local associations of the BOMA Southwest Region. These associations cover Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Because one American dies approximately every two minutes from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and because SCA is a leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming an estimated 325,000 lives each year, HeartSafe America and HeartSine are hoping to spread awareness of the need for additional CPR training and the need for AED in the workplace. As many as 30 to 50 percent of SCA victims would likely survive if CPR and AED were used within five minutes of collapse. Used together, these tools can mean the difference between life and death.

The HeartSine Samaritan PAD automatic external defibrillator is ideal for BOMA member businesses and offers the following key benefits:

• Ease of use - designed for the minimally trained user, and suitable for rescuers of all skill levels, voice and visual prompts guide each step of the rescue.
• Low cost of ownership - the patented Pad-Pak contains both batteries and electrodes in one cost-effective, easy-to-replace cartridge, with only one expiration date to monitor.
• Durable and portable - designed to be used in most any environmental condition.

In addition to the donation program, HeartSafe America is also offering a generous discount to all BOMA members in the Southwest Region, and to tenants of member facilities.

Each of the following BOMA associations was offered the free AED donation: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Little Rock, and North Little Rock.

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