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Anyone have an AED (difibrillator) at home?
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:35 pm
Strongly considering buying one to have access to at home and work. Probably keep it in my truck so I can have access at both places.
Myself and most of my close neighbors are older, as well as my coworkers.
Experiences, suggestions on any particular one?
GF is a nurse, and agrees that this would be a good investment.
Myself and most of my close neighbors are older, as well as my coworkers.
Experiences, suggestions on any particular one?
GF is a nurse, and agrees that this would be a good investment.
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Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:37 pm to Grassy1
It’s not a bad investment at all. I don’t know what brand other than to tell you do some research and look for whatever one is the simplest and clearest to use.
In that situation you want it to be so easy a caveman can do it.
In that situation you want it to be so easy a caveman can do it.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:43 pm to Grassy1
That’s not a bad idea.
Find one that has a recorded voice with instructions.
Most of the ones that you see in public have a voice that tells you when to start compressions, stop for rhythm check, and shock if needed.
Find one that has a recorded voice with instructions.
Most of the ones that you see in public have a voice that tells you when to start compressions, stop for rhythm check, and shock if needed.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:49 pm to Grassy1
I can’t help you with brands but at one of my former jobs we put them on all our field trucks and I was shocked how many people we saved. Not just employees either. Just random people who needed help.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 12:50 pm to Grassy1
It's a great idea for home and/or office. Contact your local fire department and ask them about obtaining one of theirs, or what they do with older ones. They might have an outlet.
Eta if Bond has one, we all should.
Eta if Bond has one, we all should.
This post was edited on 1/4/25 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:09 pm to Grassy1
There are many optinos. They will typically run you over $1000. I can't remember where, but someone told me that you can get refurbished ones at a discount. That might be an option if cost is a concern.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:10 pm to billjamin
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I was shocked how many people we saved.
Pun intended?
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:14 pm to Scruffy
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Find one that has a recorded voice with instructions.
All AEDs have voice prompts.
Side note: Voiceover and narration artist Peter Thomas was the voice of Phillips AEDs for many years. He was from Pensacola and was widely used as a narrator for PBS's NOVA, Forensic Files, ABC TV and hundreds of TV and radio commercials His voice samples were also used by Paul Hardcastle in his 1985 song about young Vietnam vets suffering from PTSD ("Nineteen").
Peter Thomas AED Prompts
This post was edited on 1/4/25 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:22 pm to Grassy1
We have them at work on each floor and those are Philips, my wife has a Zoll she keeps in her car. We had a short training session by the rep that sold the Philips ones to our firm, they seem easy to use. The one my wife has is a more sophisticated model that would allow her to override the automatic functions if she sees fit, I need to learn how to use it but it is supposed to have the voice prompts and automatic functions as well.
It is one of those things that you are unlikely to use but not having one could be life or death for someone. They are also useful if you are the CEO of a multinational that just happens to be supplying a prominent meth cook and want to take the easy way out when you are caught. RIP Peter Schuler.
It is one of those things that you are unlikely to use but not having one could be life or death for someone. They are also useful if you are the CEO of a multinational that just happens to be supplying a prominent meth cook and want to take the easy way out when you are caught. RIP Peter Schuler.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:22 pm to Monday
quote:Cost is quite high for something that you may never use. Or worse, you have a heart attack while away from home. I know a grand is not a lot when it comes to saving a life. But not everyone has a grand laying around, especially older folks on fixed incomes.
They will typically run you over $1000.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 1:32 pm to TDFreak
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Cost is quite high
You're correct especially for new devices, but you can obtain a certified refurbished unit for under $600. Just check online. They're not terribly expensive. Older members of our great country could check for Medicare reimbursement? I'm not certain.
Or, sell something on Facebook marketplace that your kids won't want. You know, those commemorative plates, antiques that clash with their all-white interiors, or apply for a student loan and join the masses who have too much debt.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 4:29 pm to Grassy1
If you get one, check the cost of the replacement battery and pads before you purchase one. Some replacement batteries are over $400. The battery will last about 4yrs then will start beeping like a smoke alarm when the it starts to go bad. The pads expire in 2yrs but if you are keeping it for home and in an air conditioned environment, you should be able to stretch that time out. Basically the adhesive on the pads will fail to stick eventually.
Posted on 1/4/25 at 5:59 pm to Grassy1
Just get one implanted.
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