Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Statistically, cardiac arrest is likely to be a medical emergency that many people reading this article will witness or experience themselves at some point. An AED machine can be, and frequently is, the difference between such an incident being an unfortunate day for all involved or a tragedy where someone loses their life.
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The following are some of the reasons a business may need an AED machine:
For the practically minded, an AED machine isn’t optional. We’ll highlight some of the reasons these kinds of regulations are put in place in the next few points, but if a business doesn’t want to potentially face a steep fine or open itself to serious liability, installing an AED machine (or multiple, depending on the scale of the business and applicable rules) might be necessary.
While this article should not be considered legal advice, a business should always research the regulations that apply to it, especially those regarding safety and emergency aid. Always pay attention to rules about training and maintenance.
According to the American Red Cross, over 350,000 people will experience a cardiac arrest this year. It is the leading cause of death in the U.S. While the specific emergencies a business is going to need to prepare for can vary by industry and the hazards present, this means that almost all businesses should be prepared to handle cardiac arrests. They’re common, and they’re deadly.
While medicine continues to advance, the only way to reinstate a standard heart rhythm throughout cardiac arrest is by using an AED. Without an AED on-site, the only option a business has if a person experiences sudden cardiac arrest is to wait for emergency responders.
If a person experiences a cardiac arrest, call 911 — it’s important that emergency responders are notified immediately. The average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8 to 12 minutes. This is too long for a person experiencing a cardiac arrest to go untreated.
The American Red Cross says the odds of a person surviving a cardiac arrest are reduced by about 10% for every minute defibrillation is suspended. This means that an AED can easily be the difference between life or death for an individual experiencing such an emergency. It allows people with relatively little medical training to provide life-saving aid and can greatly increase the window emergency responders have to get to the scene so they can provide professional help.
The instructions are straightforward. A 911 operator can usually walk someone through how to use one, and the machines are designed so that it’s difficult to actively harm someone with it. But it’s still important to train employees to use the device because it’s easy to panic in emergencies. It’s important the device is used correctly and quickly to maximize the chance of saving someone’s life.
For all the value they provide as life-saving tools, AED machines aren’t difficult to find and shouldn’t be too expensive. They need to be inspected and maintained (as all medical equipment should be), but they don’t need to be regularly replaced. A machine should likely last multiple years unless damaged.
Equipping a business with an AED machine, whether legally required or not, is usually a great step toward making employees and clients safer and protecting your business from liability. However, it’s only one step. At least a few employees on-site at any one time should be trained in its use. In addition, the device should be regularly inspected and maintained, so you can rely on it to function if needed. A first aid kit service company can handle the work.
Emergency aid is about preparedness. You may only need an AED machine once in the lifetime of your business, but you can’t predict when it will be needed. The machine needs to work correctly, and the user needs to be focused, calm and trained in how to use the device.
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Additionally, an AED only works as part of a robust emergency aid plan. Make sure your business is fully prepared to render aid to its employees and clients. If you’d like help making your workplace safer, we also recommend reading our article about workplace safety tips and best practices.
A business can’t predict when a cardiac arrest might occur at one of its sites. What it can do is make sure it’s ready to rapidly respond to such an incident, so the incident is unlikely to be fatal. An AED machine is an invaluable life-saving tool that can help treat one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. from ending in tragedy.
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Employee safety should always be top-of-mind for any business. When it comes to safety keeping an AED package onsite in the workplace can keep employees safe but may ultimately save a life. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can occur at any time, so it is important for your business to always be prepared.
AEDs are easy to use and come with both visual and audio cues to get you through an emergency situation. To ensure the AED is beneficial to your business, our packages are compact, lightweight, portable, battery-operated, have multi-language capability, have a Wi-Fi connection and are safe to use. When choosing a package be sure to add on pediatric pads if children are frequently present.
SCA can occur at work due to a heart attack, electrocution, or asphyxiation, just to name a few. AEDs should be placed appropriately to allow for a response time in 3-5 minutes as well as:
Studies have shown that only 50% of employees can locate the AED in their workplace so it is important to ensure your employees know all AED locations.
An AED increases the survival odds because they can be used before emergency medical service (EMS) arrive. Studies have shown that using an AED immediately have a 60% survival one year after SCA. Of the SCA deaths that occur each year, more than 95% of the victims die before they reach the hospital. When care is provided within five to seven minutes, including early treatment with an AED, survival rates can improve dramatically.
There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the United States, with nearly 10,000 occurring in the workplace. Less than 10% of victims often survive. Having an AED onsite can make your workplace safer and can mean the difference between life or death.
Your business is better off taking the chance of having an AED onsite and not needing it than not having one available and needing it. Having an AED in the office brings peace of mind to your employees in case of an emergency. Death can occur within minutes if the victim doesn’t receive treatment. We have different and affordable business AED packages available depending on your business’s needs. Common packages include the Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Business Package and the ZOLL AED Plus Business Package.
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