The Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator First Responder with Professional Interface does more than just defibrillate. When a cardiac arrest occurs, the fact is that only half of the victims will need a shock. The other half require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
It is the only AED that ensures infrequent rescuers respond appropriately whilst resuscitating a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. How? It coaches them quickly and simply through every important step of the rescue process.
Guides you through CPR process
Only the Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator with its exclusive, one-piece electrode can measure the rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR. It immediately tells rescuers how well compressions are being performed and provides optional visual and audible prompts that deliver instantaneous feedback, helping to ensure rescuers can perform the most effective CPR.
Every victim of sudden cardiac arrest needs the best possible CPR to survive. Zoll's AED Plus is the only AED that helps the rescuer achieve the correct rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR.
If a rescuer fails to deliver compressions at an adequate depth, an optional audible and visual prompt to "Push Harder" will be initiated. Once proper depth is reached, it is reinforced with a "Good Compressions" message. The defibrillator also displays depth in a graph for an extra visual prompt for professional responders.
Features and benefits of the Zoll AED Defibrillator First Responder
- Uses off-the-shelf and easy to obtain lithium camera batteries - 5 year battery life
- Easy-to-place, one-piece electrode - CPR-D padz with 5 year shelf life
- Rugged and durable design that resists dust and water (IP55 rating)
- Complies with Resuscitation Council (UK), European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2005
- Automatic self-testing assures constant state of readiness, so the unit is ready to use
- Supplied complete with passive airway support lid, soft case, batteries, CPR-D padz electrode and operator's guide
Intelligent paediatric capability
The Zoll AED Plus can defibrillate children up to eight years of age, using the paedi•padz II electrodes. When the pedi padz II are connected, the AED Plus recognizes that a paediatric rescue is in progress. With ECG analysis developed specifically for a paediatric heart rate, coupled with appropriate defibrillation energy levels, the AED Plus can handle both adult and paediatric rescues.
Sudden cardiac arrest information
The heart has its own electrical system that controls the rhythm of your heartbeat. Defects within the electrical system can cause abnormal rhythms, commonly known as arrhythmias. Arrhythmias cause the heart to beat irregularly or sometimes stop altogether, the most common of which is ventricular fibrillation (VF).
Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the electrical system of the heart stops working effectively – the heart will unexpectedly stop pumping, when this occurs, blood stops flowing to the heart, brain and other vital organs and within seconds, the victim collapses and becomes completely unresponsive. Death will occur if not treated within the first few minutes.
