Protecting the Lives of Seniors from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time without warning. That's why defibrillators are becoming more commonplace in independent living, assisted living and continuing care retirement communities.

"It really doesn't matter who brings the defibrillator to the victim's side. The important thing is to make sure a defibrillator is available and that there are trained responders who can reach the victim in time."
--Larry Minnix, AAHSA President and CEO.

Philips, the leader in portable defibrillation technology¹, designed the HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment. Available without a prescription, the OnSite is designed to be the easiest-to-use²,³ and most reliable defibrillator available. Our innovative technology, based on extensive research and user feedback, has produced a defibrillator so easy to use that you can potentially save the life of a co-worker, friend, or anyone else stricken with sudden cardiac arrest.

Easy to Use
HeartStart Defibrillators are specifically designed for the minimally trained lay responder, providing clear, easy-to-follow voice instructions and a simple user interface to guide the responder through an emergency.

Safe
HeartStart Defibrillators only help—never harm. Our defibrillators are designed so that it is virtually impossible to “shock” someone who is not in SCA. If there is no SCA, the device will not allow a user to deliver a shock.

Reliable
You can rely on Philips. Our HeartStart Defibrillators are dependable and built to last. They even perform comprehensive daily, weekly and monthly self-tests to help ensure readiness. A highly visible status indicator shows at a glance if the device is ready for use.

Easy to Deploy
We can help you with everything you need including site assessment, program management, staff training and a range of financing options, enabling you to create an effective, manageable and affordable defibrillation solution for your residents.

To learn more about the Philips HeartStart OnSite automatic external defibrillator, visit http://www.medical.philips.com/main/products/resuscitation/products/onsite/

References

1. Frost & Sullivan

2. Andre, et al. Automated External Defibrillator Use by Untrained Bystanders: Can the Public-use Model Work? Prehospital Emergency Care 2004;8:284-291

3. Snyder, Time to Shock vs Voice Prompt Duration: Optimization of Defibrillators for Public Access and Home Deployment. 6th Scientific Congress of the European Resuscitation Council, Oct 2002