What is an AED?

Anyone can help save a life

If a person suddenly collapses, they may be suffering from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is serious. It means that the person’s heart has stopped pumping blood and they need help fast.

The most important element in the treatment of SCA is to provide a rapid shock to their heart called defibrillation. An automated external defibrillator (AED) helps ordinary people to provide defibrillation quickly.

While we recommend that everyone receive training in CPR and using an AED, AEDs are designed to coach you through the process, even if you haven’t had training. The device determines if a shock is necessary and if it is, a calm, clear voice explains exactly what to do. It actively adapts the instructions to keep you on track. Intelligent sensors assess and automatically deliver the right shock, at the right time ‐ personalized to every man, woman, or child.

Philips is committed to raising public awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and the importance of public access defibrillation.

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that checks a person’s heart and delivers an electric shock if it has stopped beating normally.

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Set‐up
Set‐up

Watch this video to find out how to set up an OnSite AED. Other AEDs vary slightly but all Philips AEDs have simple, clear instructions telling you what to do.

Set-up your AED in minutes

Setting up your AED is easy. The automated external defibrillator guides you through the set-up process. The entire procedure is complete in just a few minutes and the device is ready to use.
Using AEDs
Using AEDs

For a demonstration of how use an Onsite AED, watch this video. Other Philips AEDs are slightly different but they all tell you exactly what to do and when to do it.

Using the AED means following calm, clear instructions

It’s simple to use an AED.

Once you open the device, it turns on automatically. Then Life Guidance acts as your personal coach, guiding you through a cardiac emergency with a simple, step-by-step process. A calm, clear voice walks you through the entire rescue at your own pace.

You don’t need to worry about hurting anyone. Whether the victim is a man, woman, or child, sensors assess and automatically deliver the right therapy, at the right time.
Maintenance
Maintenance

Most maintenance of an OnSite AED is automatic, but this video shows how easy it is to perform the basic manual maintenance tasks. Maintenance of other Philips AEDs is very similar.

Automatic self-tests make maintenance easy

Most of the maintenance on your AED is automatic. For example, Philips AEDs perform dozens of self-tests on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. In the rare case there’s a problem, the system chirps, alerting you to press the information button to find out more.

There are, however, two accessories that will eventually need to be replaced on every Philips AED—the pads and the battery. Whether you maintain one AED or dozens, there are solutions that help you track and manage your AEDs and their accessories.

Increase your chances for success with an AED program

Having an AED is a good step toward saving a life, but it will be much more effective if it is within an AED program.

A good AED program includes working with your local EMS, choosing the right AED, locating the AEDs correctly, training, and ongoing maintenance. With a good implementation plan and proper training, people are prepared to deliver defibrillation quickly if it becomes necessary.

With the help of our partners, Philips provides guidance on setting up an AED program that's right for you.

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