When you are renting a defibrillator, make sure that you choose one that is capable of meeting your particular application. Rescue workers will need to have models that are portable and not attached to a crash cart, which they would likely have in a hospital, for example. In addition, consider the weight of the device, as well as the battery charge life, as you always need to make sure there is plenty of power left in the device to administer the proper charge when needed. Also consider the machine’s defibrillator energy charge, which is generally between 0 and 360 joules. Read our KWIPPED Tip article about how to rent or lease a defibrillator by clicking here.

There are a number of different models of defibrillators on the market, and they can be automatic or semiautomatic. The automatic versions will require that the operator turns on the machine and puts them in place. The machine can actually diagnose the issue and deliver the charge automatically. The semiautomatic models are different, as they will only diagnose the problem. The operator will still have to turn on the device, place the electrodes, and then deliver the charge. One of the other features often includes monitors that can help to check the vital signs of the patient.

The defibrillators will deliver an electric shock to the patient when the electrodes are placed on his or her chest. The machine will store electrical energy in order to deliver these shocks to the body. This can stimulate the heart, which runs on electrical energy, and help it to continue beating in order to provide lifesaving treatment at the hospital.

A defibrillator is a device meant to provide electrical energy to the heart, and they are typically used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. Because they are so useful in emergency cardiac procedures, it is getting more and more common to see public access defibrillators in a number of areas. Whether you are renting for a clinic or rescue work, it is important to make sure you understand just how beneficial these devices really are. A number of different types of defibrillators are available, including external, implanted, and transvenous.

• Cardiac Dysrhythmias
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia 
• Cardiac Arrest

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• Schiller
• Zoll
• Datascope
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• Philips
• Lifepak
• Cardiac Science
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