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Having your first Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in your home might be cause for a little stress. These machines could possibly be the difference between life and death in a moment's notice. So, there is definitely good reason to be a bit anxious. But if you take the necessary steps to keep your AED unit in proper working order, you can rest assured. Let's have a look at what steps you should be taking. (Seeing that Philips Heartstart AEDs are the only devices that consumers can obtain without a doctor's prescription, these will be used as the example throughout.)
A complex medical device at home is understandably a source of concern for the untrained. You might be surprised to discover that defibrillators needn't be tended to any more often than your personal computer does. We hear that AED owners often are unsure about what maintenance procedures they need to routinely practice. A monthly visual inspection is recommended by the Philips Heartstart owners' manual. This simply means that an owner should look over the unit and any accessories to make sure there has been no physical damage. Make sure that you are checking the expiration date of accessories like pads and batteries as well. Other than that, all other diagnostics will be handled by the Philips machine itself.
AEDs are often required in a variety of settings. For this reason, it is important to learn some of the potential hazards that might be caused by our immediate surroundings. It is often taken for granted that a Philips Heartstart AED cannot operate properly in the presence of water contacting the victim. We all know that water can conduct electricity. Have you ever been told to get out of the pool during a storm? Aware of the danger, Philips hired a scientific team to study the conductive properties of wet concrete covered in chlorinated water. There findings were that no additional risk is incurred by a patient lying on such a wet surface. They add that
rainwater ought to incur no further risk as well, seeing that rainwater is not as conductive as pool water.
These are just a couple of the many concerns that customers tend to have. But hopefully we've shown that ownership of advanced medical devices needn't be cause for stress. Given the built-in safety features, anyone considering a Philips Heartstart AED should not let lack of experience get in the way. These units are deceptively easy to use, but remember that you still need the appropriate training in life-saving procedures. That said; if you learn how to properly use your machine, it will do the rest.
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