I've been asked to help pick out an AED for a local community group for whom I regularly provide CPR training to who is on a fairly tight budget.
I've always been partial to PhysioControl for monitors, and our service has a few LP1000s (mainly for special events; bike units; etc.) which, in my view, are great AEDs. However, given their budget (and actual needs) an LP1000 is probably out of the question.
Keeping in mind total cost of ownership (very budget conscious group) + overall reliability - if you had to pick out an AED, what brand/model would you pick and why? Any particular models that anyone would avoid?
I've been leaning towards the Zoll AED Plus (easy to replace battery; 5 year pads life; CPR feedback; 7 year warranty) but am curious what everyone's experience has been.
Cheers,
- A
I've always been partial to PhysioControl for monitors, and our service has a few LP1000s (mainly for special events; bike units; etc.) which, in my view, are great AEDs. However, given their budget (and actual needs) an LP1000 is probably out of the question.
Keeping in mind total cost of ownership (very budget conscious group) + overall reliability - if you had to pick out an AED, what brand/model would you pick and why? Any particular models that anyone would avoid?
I've been leaning towards the Zoll AED Plus (easy to replace battery; 5 year pads life; CPR feedback; 7 year warranty) but am curious what everyone's experience has been.
Cheers,
- A