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The role of early defibrillation programs in the retail industry.
Because sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is life-threatening and fast response is critical for survival, a growing number of retail establishments are adopting early defibrillation programs as a way to help ensure people's safety in their facilities. These programs, often part of a broader health and safety initiative, provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs), along with the planning and implementation needed to help ensure their successful use.
Retail facilities that can benefit from deploying Philips HeartStart AEDs include:
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- Shopping Malls
- Superstores
- Grocery Stores
- Warehouse Clubs
- Financial Service Centers
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- Speciality Stores
- Retail Outlets
- Automotive Dealerships
- Franchises
- Corporate Offices
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Philips HeartStart Defibrillators are:
Easy to use
HeartStart Defibrillators are specifically designed for the lay responder. Our defibrillators provide clear, easy-to follow voice instructions and a simple user interface to guide the responder through an emergency.
Fast to Learn
Learning to use HeartStart Defibrillators is easy. In fact, with minimal instruction, naive sixth-grade students were able to deliver a shock in a mock SCA event in just 90 seconds. That is only 30 seconds longer than it took emergency medical personnel to administer a shock.¹
Reliable
You can rely on Philips. Our HeartStart Defibrillators are dependable. They perform comprehensive daily, weekly and monthly self-tests to help ensure readiness. A highly visible status indicator shows at a glance that the device has passed its last self-test and is ready for use.
For Use on Infants and Small Children
HeartStart Defibrillators are the first automated external defibrillators available for use on children under 8 years old and/or 55 pounds (25 kgs).
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For additional information on Philips HeartStart AEDs and ALS Monitor/Defibrillators, please contact us online or at one of the following numbers:
| United States |
1 800 934 7372 |
| Asia |
+852 2821 5888 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa |
+49 7031 4632121 |
| Latin America |
+55 11 2125 0764 |
| Canada |
1 800 291 6743 |
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References
1. Gundry J.W., Comess K.A., DeRook F.A., Jorgenson D., Bardy G.H. Comparison of naïve sixth-grade children with trained professionals in the use of an automated external defibrillator. Circulation 1999 Oct 19; 100(16):1703-7.
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