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Written by Tom Says   
Saturday, 09 August 2008 15:33
There are now defibrillators for sale. A lot of individuals with dangerous arrhythmias would do well to have their own units at home. Since there are several models available, the real challenge now is finding just the right unit to buy.
by TomSays


There are now defibrillators for sale. A lot of individuals with dangerous arrhythmias would do well to have their own units at home. Since there are several models available, the real challenge now is finding just the right unit to buy.

Main Types of Defibrillators

People with erratic heart rates need a defibrillator to prevent life threatening situations. You should know though that defibrillators come in different kinds. The ones used in hospitals and ambulances can only be operated by expert and qualified medical personnel. This is mainly because these defibrillators rely on the assessment of the operator before they can be set for use on a particular individual. There are also some units that can be implanted as determined by a doctor. In other words, defibrillators found in medical facilities cannot be used by people without medical training.

Choosing a Home Defibrillator

Another type of defibrillator is the automated type. This is the type that can be used by non medical personnel when responding to an emergency at home or in public areas. You need to make sure that you pick the right unit for prompt and effective response. Here's how you can evaluate a unit:

- You don't want to buy defective defibrillators. One way to find out if a particular brand has a high defective rate is to check product recall announcements and warnings online. Don't trust products that have a history of recall. You could also read consumer reviews to find out which units real users would recommend.

- All automatic defibrillators are supposed to be user friendly. There are variations however on the level of user friendliness. You need to make sure that the unit that you get has easy to understand text and visual instructions on the unit and on its manual. It would help too if the unit has an instructional video or a website to visit.

- Automatic defibrillators are expensive. That is what you would expect though if you want a good unit that will work in emergencies. The price should go well over $1000 or $2,000.

- A home defibrillator should be highly portable. Aside from using it at home, you might need to bring it along during long out pf town trips.

- The power source is a critical aspect to consider. Find out how long a unit's batteries will last and if there are any indications that will warn you that you need a battery change.

- Defibrillators typically have warranties. Buy a unit that can offer you a long warranty period with reasonable conditions for return, exchange or service repair.

These are only some of the basic concerns in evaluating defibrillators for sale. They are however, very important points that you should never neglect. After all, it's your life that's at stake.

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