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    Are you thinking of purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) - essential infomation to assist you when choosing the correct unit.

    19-Oct-2008

    Buying a defibrillator can be easy if you are familar with the various types on the market. For most purchasers independant advice is difficult to access - The following guide should assist when choosing the correct type of AED for your and you practice.

    The information below provides guidelines under several technical headings and should assist with choosing the correct type of automated external defibrillator (AED) for a particular user group. 

     

    KEY TO STATUS INDICATORS


    E - Essential,  This feature is considered to be an essential component / feature which is appropriate to the specific category of user

    R - Recommended,  This feature is recommended as being appropriate to the category of user

    O - Optional,  This feature should be at the discretion of purchaser / user

    N - Not Recommended,  This feature is considered inappropriate for the category of user

     

    PRE – HOSPITAL CARER CATEGORIES


    FR - First Responder, Usually     a   Volunteer, Voluntary Organisation,Sports clubs, Schools

    DP - Dental Practitioner,Dentist, Dental Nurse

    GP - Registered Medical Practitioner

     

    A NOMINAL SPECIFICATION NOTE 


    A1 Easily identifiable as AED
     
    To provide prompt access to AED 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A2 Portable
     
    To facilitate transporting AED to/from various locations 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A3 Wall – mountable with alarm 

    Visible and accessible where the risk of vandalism or theft is low 

    GP - O, DP - O, FR - O.


    A4 Carrying case appropriate for environment 

    To protect AED from weather damage 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A5 Instruction manual plus optional CD/DVD 

    Full user instructions as part of AED training 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A6 Abbreviated operating instructions included on or with AED  

    Summary user instructions on opening AED 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A7 Push Button operation 

    Clear, concise and unambiguous procedures 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A8 Automated self test 

    To check AED readiness for operation 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A9 AED readiness indicator 

    To confirm at a glance that AED is ready for use 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A10 Visual warning alarm if self test fails 

    To alert user to rectify AED problem  

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A11 Audible warning if self test fails 

    To alert user to rectify AED problem 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A12 Battery status indictor or low battery alert 

    To alert user when battery needs to be replaced 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A13 Audio prompts 

    To ensure user has clear instructions 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A14 Volume adjustable  

    To facilitate AED use in noisy environment or for users with hearing impairment 

    GP - O, DP - O, FR - O.


    A15 Visual prompts 

    To activate at a key intervention time 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    A16 High resolution screen 

    Display written instructions to guide user through rescue 

    GP - R, DP - N, FR - N.


    A17 Shock counter display 

    To display number of shocks delivered 

    GP - O, DP - O, FR - O.


    A18 All cables easy to connect/disconnect from AED, but sufficiently protected from accidental disconnection/ misconnection 

    Durable cable connection will minimise damage from use 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.

     

     

    B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NOTE 


    B1 Operation – automatic 

    AED can shock a suitable rhythm without user intervention 

    GP - N, DP - N, FR - N.


    B2 Operation – Semi automatic (advisory)  

    AED will analyse rhythm and prompt user to press ‘shock’ button 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B3 Manual override included 

    To allow user to switch to ‘manual’ mode to access certain features appropriate to his/her capability and training 

    GP - O, DP - N, FR - N.


    B4 Password for manual override 

    To ensure that ‘manual’ mode is not accessed inappropriately 

    GP - O, DP - N, FR - N.


    B5 Biphasic technology 

    Physiologically more appropriate that monophasic technology 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B6 Time from analysis to shock advised < 10 s 

    To minimise interval between rhythm analysis and shock delivery 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B7 Time from shock advised to armed < 5 s 

    To minimise interval between rhythm analysis and shock delivery 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B8 Ability to give CPR during analysis (when technology become available) 

    To allow uninterrupted delivery of CPR during analysis 

    GP - R, DP - R, FR - R.


    B9 Internal memory for event review 

    To facilitate audit and review of events 

    GP - R, DP - R, FR - R.


    B10 Currently configured for 2005 ILCOR guidelines 

    To ensure AED programmed to current international guidelines

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B11 Configurable to any future ILCOR Guidelines 

    To ensure AED will not become obsolete if Guidelines change 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B12 Internal safety discharge (if shock cannot be delivered) 

    To ensure safe discharge of shock if for any reason the shock is not delivered  

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B13 Artefact detection 

    The effects of pacemaker artefact and electrical interference are minimised 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.

    B14 Automatic analysis prompt

     
    Rhythm analysed without user intervention 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.

     

    B15 CPR coaching 

    Prompts user to carry out the correct rate and ratio of CPR 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    B16 Child smart pads 

    To provide energy suitable for children < 8yrs 

    GP - R, DP - R, FR - R.


    B17 Pre connected Pads 

    Pads are connected to the defibrillator to permit a decrease in risk of error and delivery of shock   

    GP - R, DP - R, FR - R.

     

     

    C - BATTERIES  


    C1 Shelf life prior to installation specified  

    To allow user to plan replacement battery 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    C2 Standby life specified  

    To allow user to plan replacement battery 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    C3 Number of shocks / monitoring minutes delivered from fully charged battery on installation specified 

    To monitor battery usage and life 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    C4 Minimum number of shocks /  monitoring minutes delivered after ‘low battery’ warning specified 

    To monitor battery usage and life

     
    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    C5 Battery storage temperature parameters specified

     
    Battery may not operate if stored outside specified temperature parameters 

    GP - R, DP - R, FR - R.

     

     

    D1 Disposable battery (battery must be changed if capacity depleted or battery is time expired) 

    Guarantees delivery of a set number of shocks or monitoring time without risk of battery damage through frequent charging 

    GP - R, DP - E, FR - E.


    D2 Number of shocks delivered from disposable battery specified 

    To prompt user when battery needs replacing 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.


    D3 Spare disposable battery / batteries 

    To allow user to replace a used battery 

    GP - E, DP - E, FR - E.

     

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