An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable device which is used by the patients suffering from cardiac arrest. It helps to restore normal heart rhythm. An AED analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm automatically and offers advice to the rescuer as to whether a shock is indeed required to restore a normal heart beat. The heart is said to be ‘defibrillated’ when it resumes its normal beat.

An AED is a life saving device since it treats victims of cardiac arrest and being a sudden condition it is fatal if not met with immediate attention. Heart attacks cause ventricular fibrillation where the electric signals from the lower part of the heart happen to be ineffective and uncoordinated. The heart pumps very little blood to the body and the lungs. If not treated immediately, it results in cardiac arrest.

An AED comprises of a small computer microprocessor, complete with electrodes and electrical circuitry. The electrodes capture information regarding the patient’s heart rhythm and then the micro-processor interprets it. If found abnormal, that is, if the heart is in a ventricular fibrillation, a defibrillating shock is recommended by the microprocessor. The adhesive electrode pads placed on eth victim’s bare chest deliver the shock into the heart. The shock stops all activity momentarily giving the heart a chance to restart its normal electrical activity. The heart beat becomes effective too. The details can be viewed at www.DiscountAEDPads.com

AED is not recommended to a patient who has a pulse. A person who has an idea of CPR can be trained to use an AED. A medical background is not mandatory. It’s most effectual when proper training is combined with equipment maintenance and quality monitoring. An AED is an effective continuity of the CPR. A victim of SCA loses his chances of survival by 7 to 10 percent per minute that passes without defibrillation. When the revival is available within 4 minutes, it ensures the best chance of survival.

The Powerheart AED G3 has characterized innovative quality through its customer friendly features and the AED has the industry’s premium four years, full replacement battery. Its performance features are a torch bearer for the future generation of Cardiac Science AEDs. The essential features include:

• A single button operation which is simple and easy to use
• The intuitive and comprehensive voice and text prompts guide the user comfortably through the rescue operation.
• The voice prompt is characterized with amazing quality and clarity
• The light weight and the redesigned form add to the user friendly factor
• It has a ‘rescue ready Reliability’ option.
• The product has the industry’s first ECG color display
• It has manual ‘over-ride’ operation
• The biphasic energy protocols and detection rates can be configured
• Is has an optional rechargeable battery
• The data communication is in infrared
• It has got optional pediatric electrodes

The one-button operation and Rescue-Ready technology combined with the daily, weekly, and monthly conduction of self-tests virtually assures rescue performance every time it is in operation.
The Powerheart AED G3 is proud to be the only AED which conducts automatic tests of all its three essential components which includes the pre-connected electrodes, the IntelliSense lithium battery and the system. The G3 conducts a partial energy test on a weekly basis and a monthly self-test on the full energy cycle. Powerheart AED G3 has further incorporated its company’s patented Rhythm analysis software and Star biphasic defibrillation energy waveform.

The product is featured for the emergency treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and offers continuous cardiac monitoring which is associated with the new AHA/ERC 2005 Guidelines protocols. You can view the details at www.AmericanMedSupply.com.

It successfully meets the complicated requirements of medical and rescue professionals alike. This fully automatic model delivers automatic treatment according to your requirement.

The principle features of Meditronic LIFEPACK are -

• The system input – it is through ECG via QUIK-COMBO or FAST-PATCH disposable electrodes. The standard placement position is anterior-lateral.
• The electric protection – the input is protected from the high voltage defibrillator pulses per IEC 60601/EN 60601.
• The safety classification – the exponential wave form is biphasic truncated. The internal powered equipment offers protection from high voltage and provides duration compensation for the benefit of patient usability.
• The output energy sequence – it has three levels which offer user configuration in the range of 150 to 360 joules.
• The charging period – the product comes with either a brand new non-rechargeable battery, or a new fully charged rechargeable battery. It gets charged with a capacity of 200 joules in less than 9 seconds or 360 joules in less than 15 seconds.
• The controls – the device power can be turned on or off with the On/Off Turns button. The ‘Analyze’ button initiates the ECG analysis. The ‘Shock’ button commences the defibrillation energy the most unique point is that it gets activated only when the Shock Advisory System advises defibrillation.
• The display system – it has a 20 character per line LCD display system combined with audible tones. The entire operating sequence is prompted to the user through the displayed messages.
• The product has an internal digital memory with a variety of recording options. It can record ECG and maintain an event log of operator controlled device actions. It has the capacity to produce Code Summary Report, 300 Event Log Reports and 30 Test log Reports.
• It is empowered with different communication options. It can be directly connected to your personal computer or you can also connect the Hayes AT- Compatible modem to your P.C.
• For the use of children who are eight years of age there is the option of Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes with biphasic LIFEPAK 500 AED that has a pink connector.

You can view the product details at:
www.AmericanMedSupply.com

The Medtronic LIFEPAK 500 is an (discontinued) automatic external defibrillator for immediate use of the first responders of cardiac emergencies. Its unique design enables it to determine the amount and the moderation of shock that is suitable for the particular individual. Medtronic Physio-Control is joined by the Banyan International to construct the LIFEPAK 500 AED and its accessories. In fact, the Lifepak defibrillators have had the reputation of being the standard ALS equipment for several decades. This is actually the fourth generation on the run. The details can be accessed at AmericanMedSupply.com.

The LIFEPAK 500 functions as a biphasic waveform. It includes a double pair of Quick-Combo Electrodes that has a Redi-Pak pre-connect system. It runs on a single non-rechargeable five year battery which comes with a carry case. The product also has an AMBU Res-Cue-Key First Responder Kit, the operating instructions, and an instructional video.

The principle features are:
The LIFEPAK 500 delivers shock levels that are according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association and the European Resuscitation Council.

The Quick-Combo electrodes that are equipped with the pre-connect system is sure to save valuable time during an emergency.

The design of the product is light-weight so as to provide you the benefit of grab-and -go portability. It weighs just seven pounds.

The AMBU Res-Cue-Key First Responder Kit comprises of a double pair of vinyl gloves, a disposable CPR barrier, a disposable razor, a disposable antimicrobial wipe and a single pair of trauma scissors.
The product is designed to ensure a safe and simple delivery to enable widespread deployment. The sleek design is also intuitive in character. This makes it ideal for the infrequent and inexperienced users. Apart from offering clear screen messages, it also has voice prompts combined with ready display with the aid of lighted buttons in order to guide the responders. The Quick-Combo electrodes in the pre-connect system is illustrated with electrode diagrams to facilitate optimum placement by the user.

Caution: This unit is outdated, and is no longer available. American Med Supply can still provide batteries and pads for this unit, although you should seriously consider replacing any Medtronic Lifepak 500 you have in the very near future. Call us today to discuss replacement of your Medtronic Lifepak 500.