Which Defibrillator is best?
There are so many Defibrillators (or AED’s) out there. To the untrained eye, it can be hard to see the difference between them all and figure out which is best for your workplace.
We’ve written this article to help. We also have a Defibrillator Selector tool. Just answer a few questions out and it will recommend which is best for you.:
Let’s help you get better acquainted with our Defibrillators:
Heartsine 500p
One of our favourite AED’s is the Heartsine 500p. The reason we love recommending it is that it has Reader Technology. Good quality CPR can be the difference between someone living or dying. Most of us have never had real CPR experience, and when adrenaline kicks in, could find it a challenge to give quality CPR. In fact, even medical professionals find giving effective CPR a challenge with one study finding that 70 percent of professionals could give better CPR.
The Heartsine 500p has technology that will tell you when to push harder or push faster. It helps ensure that CPR is the best it can be.
Lifepak CR2 Wifi Models
If you are a business that needs defibrillators in multiple locations, it can be hard to keep track of them all and ensure they are well maintained. The Lifepack CR2 Wifi models can help. They feature Wifi connectivity that can alert you when they have been used or when the batteries and pads need replacing. Heartsine AED’s also offer this feature with the optional Heartsine Wifi Gateway.
Budget Concious?
Which is the best Defibrillator if you are on a budget? There are two important factors to look at: The initial cost and the cost of maintenance. Defibrillator batteries and pads have a limited lifespan and need to be replaced after a set time, or after they are used.
We love to recommend the Heartsine models to our customers. We’ve done the homework and feel that they are the most affordable to maintain. They have a combined pad and battery pack that has a long lifespan of 4 years before it needs replacing.
The 350p and 360p have a low upfront cost as well, which make them the best choice if you are on a tight budget for your business.
Resuscitating Children?
Is it likely that you will have to use an AED on children under 8 or who weigh less than 25kgs? For many primary schools and child care centers it is.
Lifepak CR2 and CR2 essential Defibrillators have an inbuilt child mode that delivers a lighter shock for children. Heartsine Defibrillators don’t have an inbuilt child mode, but they do have an optional paediatric-pad-pak. This can easily be inserted into our Heartsine Defibrillator models. It has smaller pads that are easy to place on children, and delivers an age appropriate shock.
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Heartsine Paediatric Pad-Pak$290.00 -
Lifepak CR2 Essential Automatic AED$2,250.00 - Lifepak CR2 Essential Semi-Automatic AED$2,520.00
- Lifepak CR2 Semi-Automatic AED$3,200.00
- Lifepak CR2 Automatic Defibrillator$3,200.00
Automatic Vs Semi-automatic? What’s the difference?
Its actually quite simple. Just before a defibrillator gives a shock, it warns you to stand clear. Automatic Defibrillators then automatically shock the patient. Semi-Automatic Defibrillators ask you to press a button to apply the shock. Some customers feel more comfortable with Semi-Automatic Defibrillators as it allows them more time to make sure everyone is standing clear of the patient before the shock is delivered.
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Why is the Heartsine 500p Defibrillator great for you?
✓ Reader Technology
✓ Semi-Automatic Defibrillator
✓ 8 Year Warranty
• Optional Extra: Child Pads
• Optional Extra: Wifi Connectivity
The PAD500P is a high-quality Defibrillator from Heartsine. This model comes with CPR reader technology that tells you how your CPR is going. It lets you know if you can “push harder” or “push faster.” Studies have found that 70% of doctors could improve their CPR quality, so this technology will be invaluable in helping save lives.
Hey there fellow Defibrillator afficiando! I'm Jack, a first aid trainer based in beautiful Penrith, NSW at the foot of the Blue Mountains. I love helping take complicated subjects and making them easy and understandable. When I'm not first aiding, you can find me birding and listening to jangle pop.
