Popular Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Models on the Market | Wellbeing

1. What is the Function of an AED?

When cardiac arrest occurs, the victim's survival rate decreases by 10% for every minute that passes without intervention. An AED analyzes the victim's heart rhythm and delivers a defibrillation shock if necessary, effectively helping to re-establish the heart rhythm. Furthermore, some AED models feature functions to guide the user in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) via voice prompts and visual images on an LCD screen. In the majority of cases, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients require the use of an AED combined with CPR.

2. Popular AED Models on the Market

2.1. Philips HeartStart HS1 A product of the Philips brand, operating in English.

• Pads: Requires two separate types for adults and children (must be purchased and equipped separately; not integrated). Pad shelf life is 20 months.

• Battery: Standby life of 4 years.

• Dimensions & Weight: 7 x 21 x 21 cm; 2 kg.

2.2. Philips HeartStart FRx A defibrillator model from the Philips brand (UK origin).

• Features: Operates in English with CPR guidance. Features versatile pads that can be adapted to suit the patient (using a key/switch).

• Shelf Life: Pads last for 20 months; battery standby life is 4 years.

• Dimensions & Weight: 6 x 18 x 22 cm; 1.5 kg.

2.3. Nihon Kohden AED-3100 A defibrillator from Nihon Kohden (Japan).

• Language: Supports Vietnamese, English, and Japanese (can configure 2 languages simultaneously).

• Features: Equipped with an LCD screen to help the rescuer verify if the posture, position, and compression force are correct.

• Pads: Uses convenient universal pads for both adults and children (20-month shelf life).

• Battery: Standby life of 4 years.

• Dimensions & Weight: 34 x 26 x 15.5 cm; 2.3 kg.

2.4. ZOLL AED Plus A defibrillator from ZOLL (USA).

• Language: Supports Vietnamese.

• Features: An LCD screen displays victim information and visual pad placement guides. It features Real CPR Help®, providing feedback on compression force (instructing the rescuer to push harder if necessary).

• Pads: Comes with a specialized one-piece electrode pad with an integrated compression sensor. Separate pediatric pads are available.

• Dimensions & Weight: 13.3 x 24.1 x 29.2 cm; 3.1 kg.

2.5. ZOLL AED 3 The latest model from ZOLL (USA), inheriting all advantages of the AED Plus.

• Language: Supports Vietnamese.

• Connectivity: Features Wi-Fi connectivity to link with other devices and the cloud, allowing for remote monitoring of device readiness (self-tests) and location tracking.

• Pads: Uses universal pads for both adults and children. A simple switch to Child Mode automatically adjusts the shock energy. Includes the integrated CPR feedback sensor.

• Dimensions & Weight: 7 x 20 x 20 cm; 3.1 kg.

2.6. Heart+ResQ™ NT-180 A defibrillator originating from Nanoom Tech (South Korea).

• Dimensions: 22 x 28.2 x 8 cm (approximate).

• Weight: 2 kg (including battery and pads).