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AEDs and monitors/defibrillators

Defibrillation for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)

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Why Philips AEDs?

Designed for ease of use, Philips automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are ready to act when you are. They provide the treatment of the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by delivering a shock quickly and effectively, wherever SCA happens.HeartStart AEDs guide you through the rescue process, including CPR and how to initiate an electrical current if recommended. Our AED devices are designed for every use type, whether inside or outside, in varying environments so you can help save a life anytime, anywhere.

How do I use a Philips HeartStart AED?

Easy as 1-2-3

Philips portable defibrillators are designed to be easy to be easy as 1-2-3. Simply pull the handle to activate the AED. Listen to the voice commands to place the pads on the patient If advised, press the orange shock button.

The AED will provide step-by-step voice instructions to guide you through the entire process of using the AED until emergency services can arrive.

  1. 500 million

    people affected by cardiovascular diseases globally

    500 million

    people affected by cardiovascular diseases globally

    More than half a billion people around the world continue to be affected by cardiovascular diseases, which accounted for 20.5 million deaths in 2021 – close to a third of all deaths globally and an overall increase on the estimated 121 million CVD deaths.1

  2. 90%

    fatality rate

    90%

    fatality rate

    Sudden cardiac arrest is a global public health problem with a mortality rate of more than 90%.2

  3. 3-5 minutes

    for the best chance of survival

    3-5 minutes

    for the best chance of survival

    A shock delivered by an AED within 3-5 minutes can save a life. After 5 minutes, survival rates decrease by 10% with each minute of delay.3

  4. 7 minutes

    is the average response time from emergency medical services

    7 minutes

    is the average response time from emergency medical services

    Emergency medical service units average 7 minutes from the time of a 911 call to arrival on scene. That median time increases to more than 14 minutes in rural settings, with nearly 1 of 10 encounters waiting almost a half hour for the arrival of EMS personnel.4

Philips AED Solutions provide an end-to-end solution

Most people have never been in a position to administer an AED. When the moment arrives, it is easy to panic. A calm voice walking you through the process step by step means you are never alone. With Philips AED Solutions, you can have an expert by your side. AED Solutions are designed for ease of use and reliability, with real-time guidance and support – all brought to you by Philips, the trusted global leader in emergency care resuscitation.

With expert guidance and support, Philips AED Solutions are here when you need us most.

  • Reliable, expert partner guiding you through the process with voice commands and prompts every step of the way. 
  • Philips is not just the world leader in AEDs, we’re also a leader in providing products and services designed to help you establish and maintain a successful AED program.
  • Designed for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment, Philips AED Solutions allow anyone, with little or no training, to treat the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by delivering a shock quickly and effectively, wherever SCA happens.

With expert guidance and support, Philips AED Solutions are here when you need us most.

  • Quick Shock feature allows the HeartStart AED to typically deliver a shock within eight seconds after CPR.
  • Count on Philips HeartStart AEDs to help you deliver the right therapy quickly and confidently – even on wet and metal surfaces.
  • HeartStart AEDs provide practical, real-time guidance through step-by-step voice commands and CPR guidance.
  • HeartStart AEDs perform a series of automatic self-tests daily, weekly and monthly to check pad readiness and verify functionality and calibration of circuits and systems.

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Footnotes
  1. World Heart Federation. (2023). World Heart Report 2023 Confronting The World’s Number One Killer. Retrieved 17 September 2024 from World-Heart-Report-2023.pdf.
  2. Reinier K, et al. (2023). Warning symptoms associated with imminent sudden cardiac arrest: a population-based case-control study with external validation. The Lancet, 5(11). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00147-4
  3. UC Davis Health. (2023). Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack: How to perform CPR and use an AED. Retrieved 17 September 2024 from Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack: How to perform CPR and use an AED.
  4. Mell HK, Mumma SN, Hiestand B, Carr BG, Holland T, Stopyra J. Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas. JAMA Surg. 2017 Oct 1;152(10):983-984. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.2230.
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.