AEDS For Your Church
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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., taking the lives of over 366,000 people annually. SCA can strike anyone anywhere, at any time, without warning. Without immediate emergency response, victims of cardiac arrest only have minutes to live, and for every minute that goes by without a defibrillating shock, chances of survival drop by 10%. The average EMS response time is around seven minutes, meaning that often life-saving help does not arrive in time. As a result, up to 95% of out-of-hospital SCA victims die because of a delay in emergency response. There’s a simple solution: Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). SCA is caused by an irregular rhythm of electrical activity in the heart and can only be treated with an electric shock (defibrillation) from an AED. AEDs are designed to be easy-to-use and cost-effective. We help hundreds of churches install life-saving AEDs every year.
Preparing for AEDs in the Church
AEDs come in various shapes and sizes but all are designed to be used by both professionals and untrained bystanders to deliver a life-saving shock in a critical situation. However, AEDs have features that make them ideal for certain settings. For church or synagogue buildings, we recommend the Zoll AED Plus, Cardiac Science G5 AED, and FRx AED from Philips. These AED Church Packages have a low long-term cost of ownership and come with features ideal for church settings:
- New AED, Rescue-Ready out of the box
- Simple interface, designed with ease-of-use in mind
- A timed metronome guides rescuers on CPR tempo
- Extended battery life (industry standard: 2 years)
- Eight-year manufacturer warranty (longest in the industry)
- Daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests for easy maintenance
- Rugged, durable unit with a high IP rating and wide range of storage conditions
- Wall-mounted cabinet available
- AED wall sign available
- First Aid Kit available
Featured AEDS
HEARTSTART FRX AED
The Philips FRx AED is a lightweight, tough, reliable device providing step-by-step voice instructions, CPR guidance and SMART biphasic shock technology. Optional pediatric key not included. The FRx is designed for ease-of-use and longevity
ZOLL AED PLUS
The ZOLL AED Plus sets a new standard for ease of use in emergency situations, delivering voice, text, and visual prompts alongside real-time CPR feedback. The AED Plus supports rescuers with Real CPR Help®, a robust design, and low ten-year cost of ownership.
POWERHEART G5 AED
The Powerheart G5 AED from Cardiac Science boasts user-friendly features like dual-language functionality, clear voice and texts instructions, and variable escalating energy. The G5’s rugged reliability and smart technology ensures readiness, all backed by an 8-year warranty.
POWERHEART G3 AED
The Cardiac Science PowerHeart G3 AED, available in semi-automatic or fully automatic models, is equipped with STAR® biphasic waveform, voice and text prompts, and status indicators. The G3 is designed for clarity during critical moments.
Frequently Asked Questions about AEDs in the Office/Workplace
What’s the best AED for my church?
For churches, we recommend the Zoll AED Plus, Cardiac Science G5, and the Philips FRx AED. Our AED Church Packages are designed with any size congregation in mind and is a comprehensive package with everything you need to install the AED. The price of a new unit is an investment, but the industry-leading warranty, long lifetime on pads, and four-year battery life means the low cost-of-ownership pays off quickly.
How many AEDs should my church have?
For every minute that passes after an SCA without a defibrillating shock, survival odds decrease by 10%. Because time is so precious, AEDs should never be more than three minutes away from any given point in your church.The exact number of AEDs in a church facility depends on several factors, including the shape and layout of your floorplan and how many buildings are on the premises. A good rule of thumb is to keep at least one AED per building and one AED per floor. In churches with large worship centers, separate children’s buildings, hallways and classrooms, and auxiliary offices/chapels, one AED is just not enough. Time how fast it is to retrieve the AED from different locations in your church. If the time between emergency and deployment is more than three minutes, you may need to invest in more AEDs.
What maintenance does an AED require?
To ensure your AED is working and ready to save a life, the AED must be stored and maintained properly. The AED Plus, G5, and FRx perform regular self-checks and will signal when something is wrong. Check on your AED monthly and keep a record of annual maintenance, self-check history, and expiration dates for essential components.Send your AEDs to a biomedical service provider like ReNew Biomedical for an annual Preventative Maintenance check-up. Trained and certified technicians will clean your device, ensure it passes all tests, and alert you to any needed repairs or issues.
