| Elements of AED's |
Purchasing and AED (automated external defibrillator) is something that should not be
done hastily. This life saving medical device plays an important role in your emergency
response plan. Your company can’t just say lets get one and be done. There are
other factors that your company must consider when purchasing an AED.
Keys to a successful AED program:
Site Assessment: This is when KmD Medical will review your facility and locate the
best location for you AED’s.
Medical Direction: AED’s are a class 3 medical device that require a physician
prescription, along with tracking, upkeep, and certification.
Responder Certification: Training in CPR/AED by a nationally accredited association.
(example; American Heart Association, American Health and
Safety Institute, Red Cross)
EMS Notification: Notify your local EMS agency that you have an AED and their
location.
Maintenance and Upkeep: Documenting AED checks, responder certification,
replacement of pads and batteries.
Program awareness: Notifying all employees that you have an AED program and its
location.
Questions you should ask before you buy an AED
1) What is the initial purchase price?
2) What type of accessories comes with the initial purchase?
3) What is the cost of Medical Direction?
4) How long does Medical Direction last?
5) What is the cost to replace the batteries and pads?
6) How often do you have to replace the pads and battery?
7) Who is going to train our employees and what is the cost?
8) Will there be a review of the training after the initial certification?
9) How long is my warranty and what does it cover?
10) If the guidelines change, can my AED be upgraded?
11) Can the upgrade be done at my facility, and what is the cost?
12) What kind of voice prompts does the AED provide?
13) What do I do with the AED after we use the AED in emergency?
KmD Medical is ready to answer all these questions and more. We are prepared to
make purchasing and maintaining an AED a simple assignment. We offer a wide
variety of programs that will ensure a complete AED response.
Contact us today to request information on our AED’s and programs, or to schedule an
AED demonstration.
We have 3 easy ways to contact us, we look forward to being a part of your emergency
response team.
In NJ (908)788-0078
Outside NJ (866)876-3578
OR you can Email Us at Info@KmDMedical.com
.
done hastily. This life saving medical device plays an important role in your emergency
response plan. Your company can’t just say lets get one and be done. There are
other factors that your company must consider when purchasing an AED.
Keys to a successful AED program:
Site Assessment: This is when KmD Medical will review your facility and locate the
best location for you AED’s.
Medical Direction: AED’s are a class 3 medical device that require a physician
prescription, along with tracking, upkeep, and certification.
Responder Certification: Training in CPR/AED by a nationally accredited association.
(example; American Heart Association, American Health and
Safety Institute, Red Cross)
EMS Notification: Notify your local EMS agency that you have an AED and their
location.
Maintenance and Upkeep: Documenting AED checks, responder certification,
replacement of pads and batteries.
Program awareness: Notifying all employees that you have an AED program and its
location.
Questions you should ask before you buy an AED
1) What is the initial purchase price?
2) What type of accessories comes with the initial purchase?
3) What is the cost of Medical Direction?
4) How long does Medical Direction last?
5) What is the cost to replace the batteries and pads?
6) How often do you have to replace the pads and battery?
7) Who is going to train our employees and what is the cost?
8) Will there be a review of the training after the initial certification?
9) How long is my warranty and what does it cover?
10) If the guidelines change, can my AED be upgraded?
11) Can the upgrade be done at my facility, and what is the cost?
12) What kind of voice prompts does the AED provide?
13) What do I do with the AED after we use the AED in emergency?
KmD Medical is ready to answer all these questions and more. We are prepared to
make purchasing and maintaining an AED a simple assignment. We offer a wide
variety of programs that will ensure a complete AED response.
Contact us today to request information on our AED’s and programs, or to schedule an
AED demonstration.
We have 3 easy ways to contact us, we look forward to being a part of your emergency
response team.
In NJ (908)788-0078
Outside NJ (866)876-3578
OR you can Email Us at Info@KmDMedical.com
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