CPR Defibrillators Info
The How to of Defibrillators
Archive for the ‘Philips defibrillators’ Category
Paul Smith’s College, located in the Andirondacks of upper New York state, received a donation of an automated external defibrillator(AED) from Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This is part of a program to get AEDs throughout the 11 county area serviced by Excellus BCBS.
The colleges sports Area is being renovated with a climbing wall, salt water pool, fitness center,and a 3,000 seat gymnasium. It is a wellness center for the college students and the community.
The defibrillator donated is a Philips Heartstart Defibrillator that retails for $2500. The defibrillator is fully automated with audio voice prompts to assist with the device’s operation. If a pulse is detected the device will not shock the victim.
With an analytical defibrillator which assess the problem of an SCA victim and a quality renovation project I’d say that their health program is off to a great start. GO Paul Smith’s College!!!!!
add comment | 0 Comments
American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
posted by pat 11:11 AM
In 2008 Royal Philips Electronics named Dr. Ohad Ziv, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Rhode Island Hospital as the recipient of the American Heart Association-Philips Resuscitation Fellowship Award.
Funded by a grant fron Philips Healthcare, young investigators are encouraged to advance the resuscitation field through basic and clinical research. Dr. Ziv was chosen by the AHA for his research proposal as it applies to resuscitation.The award is a $100,000 grant over a 2 year period. Dr Ziv will pursue research on genetics and underlying heart disease. The mechanics and characteristics of ventricular tachycardia will also be part of his study.
Philips Healthcare makes acute and home health care equipment,such as Philips AEDs, lighting solutions, and lifestyle products for personal well-being.
Philips defibrillators are the official AED of the International Council of Active Aging (ICAA).Philips services help seniors manage their EMS program. The Philips defibrillators are installed in many community centers because of ther reliability and easy use for lay people.
Anyone is at risk for a sudden cardiac arrest(SCA). A person doing exercise is at a slightly higher risk during and after the session. Seniors are at greater risk due to their longevity and medical conditions.
Many senior centers and active adult communities have installed Philips defibrillators to increase the chance of an SCA reversal. Having the defibrillator on site gives the victim a better survival chance.
Like all products, there are several options when it comes to selecting your defibrillator unit. One of the most trusted names in healthcare products is Philips, and their automatic defibrillator is one of the best on the market. The Philips Heartstart Defibrillator features the latest in AED technology and has early 200,000 units in operation around the globe.
The Heartstart uses voice instructions to walk you through each step of the process, meaning that even those unfamiliar with the unit can utilize it. AEDs use a computer to determine whether or not to administer a shock, and the Heartstart has an advanced algorithm that ensures the correct measures are taken. With an easy-to-check status gauge and a four year battery, the Heartstart will be ready if and when it is needed.