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AEDs are a medical emergency piece of equipment for patients having a cardiac arrest. They are used in hospitals and ambulances but you can also have an AED defib machine at work and in homes. If you are at risk of having an irregular heart pattern and your heart may stop perhaps from a pre-existing condition, or you have a loved one who is more at risk of the same, then you will want to consider choosing a device to keep at home. When the heart stops the blood supply and lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and other issues. Being able to respond straight away gives the person a much better rate of recovery. Choosing a home defibrillator Whether a business is buying them or individuals are buying for home, care needs to be taken to ensure you get a good brand. You also need to make sure you get training if you need it and that the device is easy to use and will be effective when it is needed. Having the right features and training is how you ensure you act swiftly and with confidence when you need to respond to a medical emergency. Looking after the AED It is important if you have decided to keep an AED defib at home to also keep it in good condition and do what you have to keep it clean and well maintained. Each manufacturer will have slightly different instructions for cleaning but it is important to learn what those are for your model and to follow them to keep the defib in good and safe working order. You should the device every three months to make sure it is able to perform effectively and is safe still. AEDs have a status indicator so you know when it is ready for use. That indicator should be examined now and then to make sure it is still working. If it is not you will need to have the device looked at by an expert. Things like cracks in the device might impact that. Also, the pads have expiration dates and must not be used past that as it can affect their effectiveness. It is important that there are no bits coming out of the device and that the electrodes are attached in the same way as they were when first bought. The batteries of the AED should not be used past their date of expiration. Other supplies in the kit like masks and gloves should still be in good condition too. Some manufacturers require an AED inspection on a certain timeline. If anything is not working properly return it. The home defibrillator is there as a life-saving device so you need to be sure it is in top working order. You do not want the defib not working because it has not been kept cleaned or maintained properly. With the above tips you can learn better how to look after your home AED.
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