Portable Defibrillator Aed

AED Now! is dedicated to saving lives through the use of portable defibrillator, or AEDs.

The shock delivered by an AED is the only mechanical way for a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) victim to survive. And to be effective that first shock should be delivered within the first 3-5 minutes.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming an estimated 325,000 lives each year. During a sudden cardiac arrest, heart function ceases -- abruptly and without warning. When this occurs, the heart is no longer able to pump blood to the rest of the body, and in some 95% of victims, death occurs.

While Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is portable defibrillator a significant public health crisis, it is often misunderstood. SCA is not a heart attack. Most deaths from SCA occur with little or no warning. The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is a disturbance in the heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation.

Once a cardiac arrest occurs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation is required within the first several minutes to restore electrical activity to the heart and revive the heart's pumping function.

Availability of Automated External (AEDs) is critical for rapid response to cardiac arrest.

AEDs are used by first response professionals like Police, Fire and EMS. The AED is standard equipment for these professionals. For schools, offices, stores, gyms, and public spaces an AED is becoming as vital as the fire extinguisher.

At AED Now!, we offer 4 of the top portable defibrillator brands of AEDs. Once you learn about the challenges of surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the ultimate need for an AED, we think that by offering you a choice, we can help you select the AED that best suits your needs.