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Why do I need an AED?
 For victims of cardiac arrest every minute that passes prior to defibrillation results in a 10% decrease in survival. In response to these alarming time constraints, the American Heart Association (AHA) has advocated a four-point chain of survival for victims of cardiac arrest. That chain includes early access to the victim, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), early defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and early advanced care. Defibrillation with an AED is a key link in that chain.
AED use has proven to be dramatically superior to CPR alone in improving survival for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Defibrillation resets the heart's normal rhythm with an electrical current applied to the chest. If defibrillation is delayed until ambulance personnel arrive, it is frequently too late.
Most AED machines are "fool proof". They are extremely simple to use with proper training. AED's only provide life-saving shocks to the victim when indicated and do not shock the person who is placing the pads on the victim.
How do I get an AED?
There are several major manufactures of AED's. STAT PADS can help facilitate your AED purchase through our national AED network. We have close ties to many outstanding companies, ie: Cintas Corporation. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like our help in your pursuit for a life saving AED. Buying an AED is relatively easy, but preparing your facility to use the AED and assuring ongoing quality control is the greater challenge.
With comprehensive medical direction and program implementation provided by emergency medicine physicians, STAT PADS provides every detail required for successful PAD implementation.
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