Do You Lead a Well-Equipped Life?
Consider the essential safety equipment you already own to protect your loved ones in the case of an emergency: fire extinguishers, seat belts, air bags. Now consider the likelihood of needing a defibrillator:
Nearly 80% of all cardiac arrests occur in the home
Fewer than 5% of victims survive largely because a defibrillator does not arrive in time
The majority of cardiac arrests are witnessed by someone who could potentially be a lifesaver if a defibrillator were available
What is a Home Defibrillator?
You have probably seen a defibrillator scenario acted out many times on TV drama. In a hospital emergency room, the TV doctor yells, “CLEAR”, places paddles on the patient’s bare chest and delivers a shock.
When a family member suffers a sudden cardiac arrest the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm. It usually happens without warning and the majority of people have no previously recognized symptoms of heart disease.
Sudden cardiac arrest most often happens at home. That is why Philips Medical Systems created the HeartStart Home Defibrillator. This award winning safety equipment was designed so the virtually anyone can use it to help save the life of a person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.
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 a HeartStart Home Defibrillator hoping that you never have to use it. Yet, in the moment you need it, HeartStart must be ready so it performs comprehensive daily self-tests and you can check its status at a glance. Virtually no maintenance required.
Don’t let sudden cardiac arrest catch your family unprepared.
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator is now available for your family, without a prescription.
For more information or to schedule a demonstration please contact us at 313-576-4106.