Each day, more than 1,000 people die suddenly—often without any warning—from their heart suddenly stopping.  Since this sudden death results from a lethal electrical heart rhythm, the need for early application of measured electrical therapy has long been known and encouraged by the medical community.

Despite tremendous advances in emergency medicine, the percentage of people remaining alive before arriving at the hospital is very low. For those who sustain sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the sooner they receive measured electrical therapy, the better their chance of many more years of productive life... READ MORE

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The size and nature of the site will be the major factors in determining the number of AEDs that will be needed. Generally a small business or house of worship will need no more than three AED units. Determining whether more than three units are necessary for optimal protection is a factor of time, not distance. Ideally, from the time cardiac arrest is perceived, the AED should be placed on a patient within a "drop-to-shock" time frame of three to five minutes. 

In settings where defibrillation (measured electric shocks) is administered to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) victims within three minutes, survival rates of more than 90 percent have been achieved compared with the national SCA survival rate of five to ten percent. In most communities, it takes EMS an average of eight to eleven minutes to arrive on the scene from the time a call is placed. For every minute defibrillation is delayed, the
odds of survival decrease by seven to ten percent. A cardiac arrest victim who is not defibrillated within eight to ten minutes generally has very little chance of long term survival....READ MORE

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A wise main once said “what does it gain a man if he becomes rich but loses his soul”.  The initial purchase price of an AED is sometimes a significant factor in the decision to acquire one or more units. Other related financial considerations in the establishment of an AED program include: battery and pad life; cost of battery and pad replacement; and cost of ongoing training, program coordination and medical irection/leadership.

AED Solution and LHS have helped organizations meet their budget considerations by offering them a review of the various AEDs on the market. Put our experience as healthcare providers to work for you. Funding an AED program generally comes from one or more of the following sources...Under Development.

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1 Recognizing and assessing the situationWhen someone appears to be unconscious and/or in obvious distress              2 Secure personal safety(If present…neutralize/remove or wait for additional assistance)                                                  3 Determine if the person is responsive(e.g., “Hey, you okay?”)Shake or physically attempt to rouse the potential victim…Request Information