Communities have installed Philips HeartStart Defibrillators in places such as shopping malls, golf courses, gyms, senior centers, athletic facilities, parks, libraries, churches, swim centers, schools, and municipal buildings. Philips can help you do the same.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) always shows up without an appointment. And the only way to save a victim is a shock to the heart from a defibrillator-administered within the first five minutes to maximize the chances for survival.1
But professional emergency responders can't always get there in time. That's why several states either recommend or require that defibrillators be present in dental offices using sedation or general anesthesia. And many dental practices have selected Philips HeartStart Defibrillators, the first defibrillators accepted by the American Dental Association.
Several state and local governments now require defibrillators on campus for protecting students, staff and visitors. And school districts across the country including, the three largest, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, have chosen Philips HeartStart Defibrillators, placing them in nurses' offices, athletic departments and other central locations on school grounds.
Philips provides a complete package including site assessment, program management, medical direction, staff training and a range of financing options, enabling you to create an effective, manageable and affordable defibrillation solution for your school and school district.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time-without warning. And people who exercise are not immune. In fact, a person is at slightly greater risk for experiencing sudden cardiac arrest during and shortly after vigorous exercise.2 That's why many health clubs, fitness centers, golf courses, ski resorts, and other sports venues have installed Philips HeartStart Defibrillators.
"The proper screening of club clients, and a well-rehearsed emergency response plan, are both essential to a safe exercise environment. So, too, is the availability of, and the ability to use, appropriate medical equipment - principal among which is the automated external defibrillator (AED)."
--Kyle McInnis, Club Business International, June 2002, p. 34.
HeartStart Defibrillators - Protecting the Lives of Seniors from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Defibrillators are becoming more commonplace in nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living communities, and other similar facilities.
"It really doesn't matter who brings the defibrillator to the victim's side. The important thing is to make sure a defibrillator is available and that there are trained responders who can reach the victim in time."
--Larry Minnix, AAHSA President and CEO.
Every professional caregiver knows that rapid time-to-defibrillation is critical when sudden cardiac arrest strikes. Philips resuscitation products integrate the capabilities that clinicians need, with the flexibility they demand.
Whether you are upgrading equipment for critical care areas, or implementing a hospital-wide, tiered defibrillation program, Philips offers a full range of resuscitation products to suit your requirements. Products include manual and automated defibrillators, multifunction pads, and data management software.
For more than 30 years, healthcare practitioners have trusted the Philips family of resuscitation solutions.
The Cardiac Arrest Survival Act (CASA) recommends that all federal buildings have a defibrillator on-site, underscoring the importance of early defibrillation.
Installing automated external defibrillators throughout a facility, and training people to use them as part of a well-designed and supervised program, is important for you, your coworkers and visitors. That's why many federal agencies have already established early defibrillation programs, installing HeartStart Defibrillators in their buildings.
You can empower your agency with the same confidence, peace-of-mind and invaluable life-saving preparedness, and we can help with complete, flexible defibrillation solutions - from planning and medical direction to training and maintenance.The HeartStart products are designed to make defibrillator ownership and program management easy.
Emergency response personnel need reliable products that are optimized for rapid delivery of life-saving therapy, even under the most extreme conditions. Philips line of resuscitation products combine ease-of-use features, such as calm, natural voice instructions and compact design, with clinically proven features for heart rhythm assessment and defibrillation.
With Philips products, versatility is key. For instance, features such as a manual override, ECG monitoring capabilities, and data collection and reporting tools provide users with an exceptional level of flexibility and control.
The NVFC/Philips Defibrillator Program helps to equip volunteer fire, rescue and emergency services with the best tools for treating sudden cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time, anywhere. For the greatest chance of survival, a shock from a defibrillator must be delivered within the first five minutes of collapse. That is why many forward-thinking organizations are establishing early defibrillation programs, putting life-saving automated defibrillators in the hands of employees. And Philips HeartStart Defibrillators are selected most often.3
"Because the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) can save the lives of workers who experience cardiac arrest while on the job, OSHA today encouraged employers to consider making this equipment available in their workplaces."
--U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration
More cardiac arrests happen at home than in any other setting. Defibrillation is the only effective treatment for VF, but it must be administered within 10 minutes of onset to restore the victim's regular heart rhythm. By having a defibrillator in your home, you can be prepared for this potentially devastating event. It's easier than many people think and can give you real peace-of-mind.
When sudden cardiac arrest strikes, the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm. It typically results in the abnormal heart rhythm know as ventricular fibrillation (VF). It usually happens without warning and the majority of people have no previously recognized symptoms of heart disease. And it most often happens at home. For the best chance of survival from SCA caused by VF, a defibrillator should be used within 5 minutes. Yet, less than 1 in 20 people survive largely because a defibrillator does not arrive in time.
Just as seat belts or airbags do not save every life in a traffic accident, a defibrillator will not save every person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. Yet many lives could be saved if more people could be reached more quickly.
When using the HeartStart Defibrillator, a clear, calm voice instructions talk you through each step. HeartStart senses and adapts the instructions based on your actions. Using sophisticated technology, HeartStart quickly decides whether a shock is necessary. It is designed to only deliver a shock if needed. It will even coach you through the steps of CPR. Like other essential safety equipment, you buy HeartStart hoping that you never have to use it. Yet in that moment you need it, HeartStart must be ready. It performs comprehensive daily self-tests. You can check its status at a glance. Virtually no maintenance is required.
1. Cummins RO, et al. Improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest: The “Chain of Survival” concept. A statement for health professionals from the Advanced Cardiac Life Support Subcommittee and the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee, American Heart Association. Circulation 1991; 83:1832-1847.
2. Albert CM et al. “Triggering of Sudden Death from Cardiac Causes by Vigorous Exertion.” N Engl J Med. 1999; 343:1355-1361.
3. Frost and Sullivan
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