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Buy a defibrillator - save lives
A sudden cardiovascular arrest can happen to anyone. Regardless of the size and type of company, you should be prepared for such emergency situations. The chances of surviving a cardiac arrest decrease by 10% for every minute that passes without help. At the same time, a victim's chance of survival increases by 50% if high-quality resuscitation is started immediately and an early defibrillator (AED) is used.
The use of AEDs in first aid by laypersons is unanimously demanded by experts and organisations such as professional associations and has become an integral part of every first aider training course (see DGUV information 204-010).
When is a defibrillator used?
A defibrillator is always used when someone is in cardiac arrest. This leads to symptoms such as unconsciousness and simultaneous cessation of breathing. Typical causes can be various forms of heart disease and accidents involving electrical current.
Ventricular fibrillation: In ventricular fibrillation, the heart is still functioning properly, but it is uncoordinated and works far too quickly. As a result, too little blood reaches the circulatory system and thus, among other things, the brain. The aim of the shock is to correct these imbalances.
At which locations should a defibrillator be available?
As a general rule, it always makes sense to have a defibrillator available - especially in highly frequented public places such as football stadiums, railway stations, airports or schools, but also in the workplace.
Defibrillators are also used in the following areas:
- Outpatient care and practice
- Civil protection
- Hospitals
- Rescue services and fire brigades
- Military
What is the difference between an AED and a conventional defibrillator?
The abbreviation AED stands for automated external defibrillator.
A: automatically recognises ventricular fibrillation and guides the lay rescuer to take further action
E: applied externally (from outside) to the chest
D: the electrical energy correctly applied to the victim. Calculated by the AED.
The differences between automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and defibrillators for emergency services and doctors lie mainly in the extended application. The aim and general mode of defibrillation of both systems are the same. If a sudden cardiovascular arrest occurs, electric shocks can be delivered via the devices. The aim is to eliminate ventricular fibrillation - a form of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia.
How does an automated external defibrillator work?
An AED has other functions in addition to analysing the heart rhythm and delivering electrical shocks. For example, many devices provide recommendations for action during the entire resuscitation process, which provide crucial support for the user. For this purpose, AEDs are equipped with two electrodes (pads) that are connected to the device via a cable. These are responsible, among other things, for monitoring the heart rhythm and, only if necessary, for delivering shock energy.
In the event of any assistance in connection with a cardiac arrest - including in connection with early defibrillation - chest compressions are mandatory.
Semi-automatic or fully automatic defibrillator - which should you choose?
The only difference between semi-automatic and fully automatic defibrillators or AEDs is the shock delivery. Both systems analyse the heart rhythm automatically and also decide whether a shock needs to be delivered. However, a semi-automatic AED has a button that must be pressed by the first aider to release the shock. If a shock is necessary, the user is prompted accordingly.
A fully automatic AED does not have a shock button, as the shock is delivered automatically after an announcement. As both systems can be easily operated by laypersons, the decision in favour of one of the two systems can be made according to preference.
What are the procedures in the event of a medical emergency with sudden cardiac arrest?
- Alert the emergency services
- Continue first aid measures. In the meantime, another person should fetch the AED for help.
- Once the device is ready to hand, it should first be switched on and then connected to the victim via the electrodes. The electrodes must be attached to the naked upper body to ensure correct operation. In an emergency situation, the pictograms on the electrodes will also help you to attach them correctly.
- From the moment the device is switched on, the user receives audio-visual guidance. Once the electrodes have been attached, the instructions on the device must be followed. If the patient is a child, depending on the AED model, either a button must be pressed to switch to paediatric mode or the appropriate paediatric electrodes must be used.
How can the use of a lay defibrillator be practised?
In order to be prepared for an emergency situation, you should not only know the possible applications - you can also practise the practical application in advance. A wide range of training devices , resuscitation manikins and controllable simulations are available for this purpose.
This is exactly where WERO AED services come in:
As part of the AED training, the correct use and functions of an AED are explained and trained through almost lifelike training.
The WERO AED services at a glance
- WERO AED commissioning
- WERO AED instruction
- WERO AED routine check
- Safety check of the AED (STK)
Detailed information on the AED services
Is instruction or commissioning mandatory?
No instruction or commissioning is necessary for private individuals after purchasing a defibrillator. However, if the AED / defibrillator is made available to several people, e.g. in public facilities, companies or railway stations, the medical device officer must be instructed in the proper handling, use and operation of the AED.
If you already own a defibrillator, you are not required to recommission it. We will be happy to provide you with comprehensive advice before you purchase a defibrillator. Of course, you can also purchase a commissioning on site from us.
After purchasing a ZOLL AED Plus, you will only incur low follow-up costs. Due to the 5-year shelf life of the CPR-D electrode* and the batteries*, the follow-up costs within the first 10 years are only approx. 428 euros** to keep the device ready for use in an emergency at all times.
* Prerequisite: No use within the specified period
** Price based on current status
As an alternative to buying an AED, we also offer AED hire including accessories and safety checks so that you don't have to worry about the maintenance and readiness for use of the device.
Defibrillation bei Kindern
- Schockenergie reduzieren: Hierfür spezielle Kinderdefibrillationselektroden (Verlinkung) verwenden und Gerät auf Kindermodus prüfen. Der ZOLL AED 3 kann durch eine Taste auf einen Kindermodus umgestellt werden.
- Schrittweise eskalierender Schock: Die AED von Zoll und die Geräte von Cardiac Science verfügen über eine, für das Kind schonende, Behandlung mit schrittweise eskalierendem Schock.
- Elektroden richtig platzieren: Bei kleinen Kindern ohne kinderspezifische Elektroden sollte jeweils eine Elektrode auf der Brust und die andere auf dem Rücken platziert werden.
- Reanimation (CPR): 30 Kompressionen zu 2 Beatmungen
About the AED manufacturer ZOLL®
ZOLL® develops and distributes medical devices and software solutions for the clinical and public sectors that advance emergency care and save lives. The core technologies include automated external defibrillators, tools to improve CPR performance, digital data management and mobile documentation as well as temperature management and portable defibrillation.
The ZOLL® AEDs offer the following advantages
The ZOLL® defibrillation with CPR feedback® allows laypersons to be guided safely and intuitively through a resuscitation. The Real CPR Help® provides real-time feedback and clear instructions regarding the depth and frequency of chest compressions (CPR) during immediate execution. The result is improved CPR quality, which can have a positive effect on the chances of survival of the person concerned.