Using ZOLL AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

The ZOLL AED range is designed to be used during sudden cardiac arrests, which can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having an AED on hand can significantly increase the chances of survival for the victim. These devices can analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver a shock, if needed, to restore a normal heartbeat.

Ease of use: ZOLL AEDs, like other modern AEDs, are designed with user-friendliness in mind. They often come with clear instructions and voice prompts that guide even untrained individuals through the process of using the device effectively.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made access to AEDs more crucial than ever. A direct relationship has been identified between COVID-19 and a 50% increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in two European countries. 1&2 And with EMS response times delayed in some places by the COVID-19 pandemic,1&3 being prepared to respond to OHCA is more important than ever.

1 Baldi E, et al. European Heart Journal.  2020;41:32:3045–3054.
2 Uy-Evanado A, et al. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. 2020 Oct 28.
3 Marijon E, et al. Lancet Public Health. 2020;5:8:E437–443.

Studies from around the world are reporting a connection between COVID-19 and longer-term effects on the heart.
One study performed by the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that 78% of patients who recovered from COVID-19 had ongoing heart abnormalities and 60% had myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart muscle. Both of these could put patients at risk for complications including heart arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death.1 With the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for organisations of all types to plan strategies that mitigate the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The heightened risk of heart conditions such as SCA for those who have recovered from the virus makes it more important than ever to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available in public spaces. 

Take the time to learn about SCA, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AEDs, and the importance of early bystander intervention. Early intervention with CPR and an AED could make the difference between life and death. Download our infographic “5 Reasons You Need an AED during COVID-19” to learn more.

1Puntmann VO, et al. JAMA Cardiol. 2020;5(11):1265–1273.