Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
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Customer Reviews of Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
Customer Review: Don't forget CPR and 911
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an EMT-B in California and have used similar devices and was trained on a Philips AED. AEDs and especially this unit are very easy to use but during an emergency the panic of the situation can cloud your thoughts so read the directions before you need to.
I have some advice for anyone buying an AED or considering it:
AEDs are a wonderful invention, but don't forget about CPR. I recommend taking a class on CPR. Not administering CPR immediately reduces the effectiveness of defibrillators and chances of survival.
Though an AED can save someone's life, the doctors in the Emergency Room can make the difference so calling 911 is essential. If you are alone call 911 right when someone `goes down,' even before applying the AED or starting CPR.
*disclaimer: talk to your physician. I am in no way licensed to provide medical advice or practice medicine.
ALWAYS CALL 9 1 1 IN AN EMERGENCY.
Customer Review: Excited to see this product available to average consumers
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a paramedic for 8 years. I have worked on countless cardiac arrest victims. The overall survival rate for victims of cardiac arrest is very low, but EVERY single person that we have successfully been able to revive has been through the use of a defibrilator. Though the comments made by a few others about proper medical care with medications hold some value, the definitive care for a patient in ventricular fibrillation (the most common initial electrical rhythm in cardiac arrest) is defibrilation. That is exactly what this product does. These type of products are essentially fool-proof. Anybody can learn to use one in less than 5 minutes. I strongly urge anyone reading this review to learn CPR and purchase this device. It may be several minutes before I can get to your home while your loved one is laying on the floor with no heartbeat. Give them the best chance of survival that you can.Customer Review: I bought one for my home, here's why...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a 44 year old man, no family history of heart disease, "normal" blood pressure, slightly elevated cholesterol, exercise 3-4 times per week--frankly, I expect my heart will never need to be defibrillated. But then again, who does?
I bough mine to protect myself, my family and friends--even my neighbors. This device is truely amazing. It really, really is as easy to use as a doorbell. If a shock is needed, you push a flashing button after the devices tells you to do so. The HeartStart does all the thinking. Its voice is remarkably reasuring. The instructions are simple and clear.
Given the thought of needing one and not having it--cost really wasn't much of a consideration. Each time I pass it, (we keep ours in the laundry room) I'm reminded just how precious life is.
I highly recommend this product and congradulate Philips for its pioneering work in this area.
Customer Review: Health & Safety
Summary: 5 Stars
I work as an EHS engineer in a manufacturing setting. We have purchased some heartstart defibs for our facilities. AED are a wonderful device that has the opportunity to save FAR MORE lives than CPR alone.
These devices have human studies that show an 89% success rate on first shock.
Simply do some research to learn how important these devices are. For the individual that complained about not being to use it on yourself, that is just dumb. You don;t want to shock someone's heart if it is still working, the shock would kill them. That is why this device will only allow a shock to be given if the patient's heart has stopped (the machien does all the work). It is truly a lifesaver and $1500 is a great price compared to the $3000 price tag of 2 years ago.
Others that review this device and do not like it must not actually know much about AED's, CPR, etc.
Customer Review: Home Defib Great, Need Training
Summary: 3 Stars
The only way a home AED can be successful is that if everyone in the home is trained in it's use. I do not think that people will use an AED in place of calling 911, however the AED doesn't perform CPR, rescue breathing, or relieve foreign body airway obstruction (choking).
You wouldn't by a car without knowing how to drive? Same with an AED. Training for all emergencies should be the goal and the AED is an adjunct to reaching that goal, an AED by itself is a good idea but not a solution to a safety problem.
There are many courses and programs out there, EMS Safety Services, ASHI, Medic First Aid, National Safety Council, the American Red Cross and American Heart Association all offer courses nationally. If you're going to buy this product, get trained in AED, CPR, and First Aid and make plans to manage all home emergencies (not just cardiac arrest).