Defibrillator Reviews and Buying Guide:

Are you thinking about getting a home defibrillator? Perhaps someone in your home is at risk for a potential heart attack and the thought of having an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the house would make you feel more secure. The HeartStart Home Defibrillator from Philips is the top rated product in this category but at $1300 it's not cheap and you may never use it. More and more workplaces are buying defibrillators to have on site. I see them on airplanes, in schools, at golf courses, and in many offices throughout the United States. Heart emergencies can happen at any time to almost anyone and that is the scary part. Having an external defibrillator available gives you the piece of mind in an emergency. Of course, defibrillators aren't the total answer. Even if you do have one at home and something happens, you will still need to call the paramedics and potentially perform CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation). The Philips Medical Systems Heartstart product gets excellent feedback from experts and owners say the automated voice guide is what sets this unit apart from competitors.

The most critical time after sudden cardiac arrest has occurred is the initial 5 minutes. Best case scenario is that you are only minutes from the nearest hospital or paramedic, but having a Philips defibrillator in your home could be all the difference. I know that many of these products are sold strictly based on fear, a powerful marketing tool, but if you or someone you know has a precondition to heart issues then a Heartstart defibrillator may be the answer. The automated defibrillators have a computer system within the monitor that determines if the rhythm of the heart is normal. The device will "decide whether a shock is necessary" and if it is the Heartstart will deliver the needed shock. You can read defibrillator reviews on websites like Amazon.com that have over 75 postings of people who have bought the Philips defibrillators. We also found some informative feedback on defibrillators written by Sabah Karimi on the Associated Content website. The New England Journal of Medicine has done reports on home defibrillators and that is a great resource to look into as well. Where can you buy a home defibrillator? RECOMMENDED - We suggest shopping online at Amazon.com for their selection and low prices. You can browse the top selling home defibrillators online here. The Philips Heartstart Defibrillator is the #1 seller, but Zoll and Welch Allyn make competing products that are available too.

Best Defibrillator:
RECOMMENDED - The #1 seller on consumer websites is the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED) which sells for just under $1300. The top features include the guided interactive voice instructions, the machine will run a daily test and indicate it's readiness, and it will only deliver a shock if it's needed. What comes in the box - the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator, adult SMART Pads cartridge (they last 2 years), battery which lasts 4 years, a training video, and discount coupons for CPR training at American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Medic First Aid. The voice instructions on HeartStart are only in English and you cannot use it to treat yourself. As with any major medical decision or product choice, consult your doctor to see what he or she thinks is best for you. We found several reviews from advanced EMT's who actually used the device and they said it performed flawlessly. The calm voice helps with chaotic situations, especially if you are the type that might panic when medical emergencies arise. Read more Heartstart Reviews Here.

Philips Heartstart Defibrillator vs Zoll:

There are other defibrillators out there that you can purchase for your home. The 2 big competitors to the HeartStart Home Defibrillator are the Zoll AED Plus Package Defibrillator and the Welch Allyn AED 10, Automated External Defibrillator. Both are priced above the Philips Heartstart but neither get any better reviews from owners or medical experts. What most Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) will tell you is that having some training with a defibrillator is really important. We suggest you take the HeartSaver AED Training course - you can get more details online at http://www.heartstarthome.com. Philips does offer the Adult SMART Pads Practice Kit which is also available on Amazon. Learning CPR is another must and that is provided for with the coupons in the package. Philips HeartStart Defibrillators are award winning devices and the market leader in resuscitation products. I watched the interactive demo on the website and we suggest this to everyone who is going to buy the product or that is even considering it.

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