Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
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Product Reviews of Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
Product Review: Physician approved but not right for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
Though I am a doctor, this review should not be interpreted as medical advice as I am not aware of your personal risk of heart disease. The decision to buy one of these is up to you and your physician. Below I explain why I am considering betting one of these, factors that may influence your decision to by one for your home, and why as a business owner you may want to get one.
I do not own this product but am looking to get one for my car/home. I am doing so because as a physician I have saved lives with these devices in the hospital. I know how critical it is to rapidly correct short circuits in the largest portion of the heart, called the ventricles. These short circuits, known as v tach or v fib can only be reliably fixed within several minutes of onset. Even if you dial 911 it may be too late by the time paramedics arrive.
On the other hand the chance that any single person will need one of these devices is low. And the cost is not cheap!
Things that you may want to factor into your decision to buy one of these devices is whether you have someone in your family who is at moderate risk for heart disease and short circuits. For example someone with a prior heart attack but who still has a strong heart might consider having one of these (people with weak hearts may actually want to have a defibrillator implanted into their skin). If you live alone this would not be a wise choice since someone else will need to use if on you. I think it would be wise to be trained in Basic Life Saving if you want to use this devise to prevent inappropriate use that may be harmful. Also you definitely need to keep this out of the reach of kids.
So if you are someone at risk for a short circuit of your heart, live with someone who can get trained in life saving, have the money, and especially if you live a long way from a paramedic, think about buying one of these devices. Things such as food, medication, heat are much more important however.
If you own/run a business with customers or employees over 50 years old, such as a health club or restaurant, get one and get trained. You could save the life of a customer or employee, which is wonderful in many ways. I also guarantee you there is a lawyer waiting for one of your patrons to have a heart attack and die at your business and sue you for millions because "you were too cheap" to buy one of these. So both from a humanity, good business, and liability standpoint this is a wise investment for a business owner.
Product Review: Please beware of reviews like the previous one....
Summary: 5 Stars
Contrary to the previous poster's review (who should know better as an EMT), AEDs require no "license." No such license exists so I am at a loss as to what he is referring to. And such a requirement shouldn't, either. The point is that a cardiac arrest victim needs to be defibrillated within about 6 or 7 minutes of onset to have a chance at surviving the ordeal. Paramedics often don't get to the scene fast enough to affect meaningful treatment. The EMT in his previous post is nothing short of irresponsible and I challenge everything in his post. (I am a former Paramedic and present day EMT.) I cannot fathom that he would rather see someone die of a heart attack in lieu of having some sort of "license." Can anyone here see my frustration?
The opinion of a license requirement is further shown to be irrelevant when you understand that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted the prescription requirement for this model of AED for home use. It's a safe bet that other models will follow. Until then, if you can afford an AED, get one! Learn CPR (it's the best way to learn how to use your AED) and please disregeard the ill-informed rant of the previous reviewer. It could cost someone their life.
Product Review: Please don't buy one without taking a training class!
Summary: 5 Stars
AED's don't save lives, people trained to use AED's save lives. If you don't take the time to learn how to use these devices in emergency situations, you might as well not use it, because you will most likely use it wrong! That won't save a life. You may not know that you have to expose the victim's chest bare to apply the pads, or where to apply the pads.
These are very simple devices that WHEN USED PROPERLY, SAVES LIVES.
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Product Review: Power to Save A Life
Summary: 5 Stars
This HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator by PHILIPS is the safest, most effective AED on the market today. That is why the FDA has given PHILIPS the clearance to sell this AED for home use without a medical script. This device is basically dummy proof. It will walk a rescuer thru every step of the rescue process including step by step instructions on how to perform CPR if necessary. Less than 5% of people who suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest outside of a hospital survive. Why? Because they are not defibrillated soon enough. For every minute that passes in SCA without defibrillation your chances of survival decrease by 7 to 10%. Research statistics state you can increase the chance of surviving SCA by up to 80% if you are defibrillated within the first few minutes (the most crucial time) Modern science and technology has made this device safe and easy to use. The American Heart Association offers a course called the "HeartSaver AED" the class is 3hrs, and teaches you adult CPR and how to operate an AED. The skills you learn in the HeartSaver class are incredible, and I highly recommend this class whether you purchase the OnSite AED or not. Defibrillation is the most crucial link in the Chain of Survival. But if you are in the market for an AED, this PHILIPS OnSite is the best. Having this life saving device at our fingertips is recommended by all fire and rescue thru out the world, also OSHA, federal and local government, AHA, RedCross and more!! If you are a business, or condo bulding, homeowners assc, boat owner, restaraunt, healthclub, school, you should also look into purchasing an AED and having your staff trained in the AHA HearSaver class! Sudden Cardiac Arrest has no age restrictions...young or old, ...the only and definitive treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest is to deliver a shock to the heart! Do your homework and you will find out why the PHILIPS AEDs are used by the
White House Medical Unit, AAF, FBI,FAA, CIA, and the FDA and
more! Safe, reliable, and the most user friendly AED on the market!!
Product Review: Purchased for Home
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased a Heartstart unit for our home and were very happy with the instructions and ease of use, especially the voice prompts. I've seen people with no experience with an AED be able to use one just by listening to the voice commands.
We considered this purchase similar to buying insurance for something valuable - in this case, our family.