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1. Price and Initial Cost
Finding a device that fits both your budget as well as your needs is the first step in your life saving readiness.
A. AED features & technology are important to our choice and we weigh these in the total value of our investmentB. We have some budgetary restraints and manageable equipment cost is an important consideration

2. CPR Prompts
CPR is an integral part of a rescue and AEDs provide prompts which may include a CPR metronome or even more
A. CPR prompts are very important and detailed real time coaching is a mustB. CPR prompts are a nice feature and a metronome would be a plusC. AEDs with voice prompts that says “begin CPR” are ample enough

3. Cost of Ownership
Beyond the initial investment in the AEDs, the purchase of batteries, pads and maintenance over the life of the AED need to be considered.
A. Other factors are more important, maintenance costs don’t figure heavily in our decisionB. Budget restraints make it essential to choose an AED with low cost of ownership

4. Ease-of-Use and Usability
Public Defibrillators are designed with simplicity in mind, but usability studies suggest that some brands/models are more straightforward and thus quicker to operate and deliver a shock.
A. We seek a very easy-to-use device and value study findings to determine which is the fastest to deliver therapyB. We are confident our staff can operate any device type and this is not important

5. Visual Prompts
All AEDs feature voice prompts but some provide better visual indicators and prompts than others such as diagrams, flashing lights, LCD screens, or text screens.
A. Prominent visual prompts are a must due to the risk of noisy environments and the possibility of hearing impaired individuals to respondB. Visual prompts are a desired feature to enhance the ease-of-use of the AEDC. Voice prompts with minimal visual prompts are sufficient for our application and visual prompts are not needed

6. Fully-Automatic vs. Semi-Automatic Shock Delivery
Fully-Automatic (delivers a shock without pushing a button) verses Semi-Automatic devices (require the pushing of a shock button).
A. We strongly favor the Fully-Automatic devices to cut down on rescuer hesitancy and the need to make a decisionB. We strongly prefer the Semi-Automatic AEDs so the rescuer can ensure nobody is touching the patient before pushing the shock buttonC. Whether an AED has a shock button or is Fully-Automatic does not weigh heavily in our decision

7. Size, Shape and Weight
AEDs are sometimes stored in wall cabinets but other times are needed to be light and compact for better portability.
A. A small, compact, and lightweight AED is importantB. The size and weight of the AED does not enter into our selection

8. Ruggedness and Durability
Some applications, such as a first responder, might require more ruggedness out of the AED to withstand drops and rougher conditions.
A. A tough-built, shock tested AED, resilient to vibration is a top considerationB. An AED with a protective carry case would be sufficientC. AEDs will be housed in wall cabinets and durability does not weigh into our selection

9. Water and Dust Resiliency
An IP rating or an Ingress Protection Marking rates the level of protection to a wet or dusty environment.
A. Due to our specific application a high IP rating is a major considerationB. An average IP rating would be sufficientC. AEDs will be stored in cabinets, tolerance to these elements is not a consideration

10. Adult / Pediatric Capability
All AEDs have the capability for pediatric rescues (under 8 years or 55 pounds) some do this through optional pads or new technology. ILCORE Guidelines allow for adult pad use for patients 12 mo or older.
A. We seek adult & pediatric toggle featureB. Pediatric pads would be desiredC. Adult only is sufficient

11. Defibrillation Technology
An AED’s primary purpose is to deliver life-saving defibrillation therapy to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim. Each brand does so in a different manner.
A. The way an AED delivers therapy is a top consideration, we seek a waveform that has been studied and used by Hospitals and Advanced Cardiac Life SupportB. It would be much preferred to know the AED works for hard to defibrillate patientsC. AEDs sold by DSC are all approved by the FDA and this is not determining factor for our choice in AEDs

12. Language for Voice Prompts
Some AEDs models have the capability to have voice and visual prompts in another language.
A. We must have dual-language (English & Spanish) toggle featureB. We require the AED be configured to a single non-English language (please specify language in comments below)C. This is not a strong consideration and an AED with English language is sufficient

13. CPR/AED Training
To have a complete well-designed AED program requires both AED training and CPR Certification.
A. We seek onsite CPR/AED trainingA. We seek onsite CPR/AED First Aid Training

14. Purchase Assistance & Consultation
Choosing the right AED and accessories can be daunting, would you like a consultant to contact you before providing a quote.
A. I would like a consultant to contact me.B. Just send me a quote, I don’t need a consultation at this time

15. AED Device Count
Approximately many AED devices are you seeking?
A. 1B. 3-5C. 6-10D. 10 or More

16. Additional comments or questions?