Learn about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

AED is a portable, easy-to-operate first aid device designed for on-site first aid. Compared with traditional defibrillators, it can analyze and determine whether the patient needs electric defibrillation through a built-in computer.

During the defibrillation process, the AED's voice prompts and screen animation operation prompts make operation easier.

AED can instantly deliver 200 joules of energy. When rescuing a patient, please move away from the patient immediately after pressing the power button, and warn anyone around you not to touch or get close to the patient.

AEDs cannot be used when the patient is in water. If the patient has sweat on his chest, he needs to wipe it off quickly because water will reduce the effectiveness of the AED. If the patient has no vital signs (no breathing or heartbeat) after using the AED, he needs to be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately.

What are the essential accessories for an automatic postural defibrillator?

The AED system includes accessories, such as batteries and electrode pads, which are essential for the AED to function.

The electrode pads are disposable and need to be replaced after one use or when the shelf life expires. The shelf life is 2 years.

Batteries are consumables.It is recommended to replace the battery when the battery indicator shows the second grid from the left. One battery can be used for 4 years in standby mode.

Are AED batteries rechargeable?

AED batteries use disposable, maintenance-free manganese dioxide lithium batteries. Since AED devices are usually deployed in public places and other places where they are needed, they are used infrequently and require long standby time.

Disposable batteries have a long standby time, save maintenance costs, and are more suitable for the use of AEDs. If rechargeable batteries are used, if an emergency occurs, it is likely that they will be neglected for maintenance and not charged in time, which will affect emergency rescue.

Once used, how long does an AED last?

Under normal circumstances, the AED will not be turned off after installation, but will be in standby mode, ready to be used at any time. Once the AED device is activated, it will detect the patient's heart rhythm every two minutes, and then use voice prompts to indicate whether an electric shock is needed.

Experiments have shown that in the process of continuous detection and discharge, the AED battery is sufficient to support more than 2 hours. So in general, after the AED is turned on, the battery power is sufficient to support the ambulance to arrive at the scene.

Is AED maintenance difficult?

Most AEDs have a self-check function, which can automatically check once a day to see if the AED can be used normally, and the results will be fed back on the self-check light or self-check screen on the AED.

If the device is normal, the status indicator light will flash green, if it is abnormal, it will flash red.

If a red alarm sounds in the AED, you need to replace the consumables according to the prompts, or call the manufacturer's after-sales department for feedback and inspection.

Don't worry too much about the difficulty of maintaining AED. Check whether the consumables are expired regularly. When the main unit and consumables have reached the end of their service life, they must be purchased and replaced.

At the same time, expired equipment should not be discarded casually. It can be handed over to the deployment unit for unified disposal or sent back to the manufacturer for disposal.

How do I know when I need to replace consumables?

AED has an alarm function. If the electrode pads are expired or the AED battery power is less than 20 percent, the AED will alarm , prompting the user to replace the electrode pads and batteries immediately .

Because AED alarms also consume power, users can check the AED status in a timely manner via email, purchase accessories in advance, and replace them in advance .

You can also check the expiration dates marked on the electrodes and batteries : 2 years for electrodes and 4 years for batteries. This way, you can prepare in advance to avoid situations where the AED cannot be used.

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