I am asked many times over and over again, what is the best aed for me? the answer is it depends on many factors. the First thing to consider is what are your needs, below are some questions to answer that will help you decide your needs before contacting an aed dealer.
- What is my budget? Aeds range in price from $1000 to $3000 depending on if its a professional model or for home use
- What will the aed be used for? home use, in a business, school, or first responders?
- What is its exposure? meaning what is its likely hood of being used if for home use very low due to amount of potential patients, High if placed in a gym or health club.
- Who are the potential patients? Is the potential for use in a setting such as a school where you would need both adult aed pads and child pads unless you order an aed such as the philips frx where you purchase an aed key that enable you to use the same set of pads on both victims 989803139261 for the philips frx or the M5071A for the philips OnSite.
- Where should you place your AED? will it be placed at a front desk, or do you plan on placing it for public use? if you want to have it displayed for lay responders or just to show your customers or employees that you take safety seriously you will need a cabinet with your aed purchase.
- What kind of environment will the aed be in? if your going to use it for home use or a generally clean business environment the standard carrying case will be sufficient but if it will be used by first responders in a vehicle or in a wet environment a hard waterproof case is a good purchase to protect your investment.
Above are just a few suggestion to ask yourself to help make purchasing the right aed for you a little easier.