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Defib HealthCheck™

April 2, 2013 at

Our unique Defib HealthCheck™ is exclusive to your Defibshop. The Defib HealthCheck™ is added to any defibrillator purchase and is a regular check-list sent to you to complete, assisting to make sure your defibrillator is always ready for use. The Defib HealthCheck™ is a review of the condition and operation of your defibrillator. It prompts you to… Read More »

Defibrillators – Comparisons

April 2, 2013 at

  Brand FEATURES ZOLL AED PLUS HEARTSINE SAMARITAN PAD 300 P HEARTSTART Size(HxWxD) 13cmx24cmx29cm 5cmx20cmx18cm 7cmx21cmx19cm Weight 3.1 kg 1.1 kg 1.5 kg Battery capacity (Standby) Up to 5 years (typical) Up to 3.5 years (typical) Up to 4 years (typical) Battery capacity(Shocks-use) 300Shocks(13hours) 30shocks(6hours) 90shocks(3hours) Battery type Type 123A Photo Flash 18 V LiMnO2… Read More »

Defibrillator names

April 2, 2013 at

Many of you ask your Defibshop about defibrillators with many descriptions! Simply, Defibrillators are know by several different names. Essentially, a defibrillator is a device used to deliver a shock to a patient suffering a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Defibrillators may be known by the following names: AED / AED’s: Automated External Defibrillator(s) PAD / PAD’s:… Read More »

Compare Defibrillators

March 23, 2013 at

Brand FEATURES ZOLL AED PLUS HEARTSINE SAMARITAN PAD 300 P HEARTSTART Size(HxWxD) 13cmx24cmx29cm 5cmx20cmx18cm 7cmx21cmx19cm Weight 3.1 kg 1.1 kg 1.5 kg Battery capacity (Standby) Up to 5 years (typical) Up to 3.5 years (typical) Up to 4 years (typical) Battery capacity(Shocks-use) 300Shocks(13hours) 30shocks(6hours) 90shocks(3hours) Battery type Type 123A Photo Flash 18 V LiMnO2 disposable… Read More »

What is a defibrillator?

March 22, 2013 at

A defibrillator, also known as an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a small, compact medical device used to deliver a ‘shock’ to a victim’s heart following a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Simply, it is used to ‘restart’ a victim’s heart back into a rhythm that will keep the person alive. Call the Defibshop to discuss what defibrillator… Read More »