Defibrillator Cost: Common Questions and Answers
Whether you own a business have the responsibility for health-and-safety in your workplace, an automatic external defibrillator (AED) is an essential piece of life-saving equipment that every office, construction site, school, and any sort of other workplace should have. Cost is an important consideration. Below you will find the commonly asked questions in relation to defibrillators and their cost.
What Is an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)?
An AED is a piece of medical equipment that delivers an electric shock to a person who has suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). An SCA is when the electrical impulses that control the rhythm of your heart are disturbed, which in turn causes your heart to fail, resulting in a fatal outcome if not treated immediately. The chances of surviving an SCA are greatest if defibrillation and effective CPR is used within the first three to five minutes of the cardiac arrest.
How Much Does a Defibrillator Cost?
Defibrillators come in different shapes and sizes, with varying levels of functionality. Some deliver the shock automatically, some require the responder to press a button. There are additional features such as CPR feedback or WIFI connectivity that, dependant on your requirements will affect the unit cost. Prices range from £695 to £1848 (excluding VAT) for public access devices, and between £1800 and £13,995 (excluding VAT) for a high-spec professional manual unit.
How Much Does a Defibrillator Replacement Pad Cost?
AEDs come with gel-covered electrode pads that need to be stuck to the patient during the process of defibrillation. Each set of pads can only be used once, and require replacement once they reach their expiration date (if not used beforehand). Different pads have different lifespans dependant on model. Pads are designed for adult or paediatric use. Prices range from £35 (excluding VAT) to £100 (excluding VAT) for single sets of pads.
How Much Does a Defibrillator Replacement Battery Cost?
Like electrode pads, the price of a defibrillator battery will vary depending on the model and on the battery lifespan. Some models have combined batteries and pads. Batteries start at £74.00 (excluding VAT) and go up to £400 (excluding VAT).
How Much Does Defibrillator Training Cost?
AEDs are designed to talk you through the defibrillation process, whether the responder is trained or untrained. We always recommend proper AED training to equip responders with the knowledge to react swiftly and confidently. Training costs depend on the number of learners - prices usually range between £395 and £595 (excluding VAT).
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