Compare defibrillators

Comparing defibrillators is a bit like comparing car models. There are automatic and manual. There are those with better and worse guarantees. There are those who tolerate more and those who tolerate less. The common denominator is that defibrillators are easy to use and can be used by almost everyone. Almost all defibrillator comparison sites we can find on the internet today are biased in favor of the seller. An important part in choosing a defibrillator should consist of the buyer's needs. Below, we have included various factors that are good to have with you when you intend to buy, rent or lease a defibrillator.

What needs do you have as a buyer

(Ex: it must be adapted for use on children or extra durable defibrillators with a high IP class)

Who should be able to use the defibrillator

(Ex: which languages should the defibrillator have?)

Ease of use

(Ex: illuminated text display in noisy environment, adapted sound level or feedback in CPR)

What environment should it hang in and what environment can it stay in

(Ex: office environment, outdoors, construction site, varying environments)

Warranties on defibrillators, battery and electrodes

(Ex: many defibrillators only have stand-by mode on battery, without warranty. What applies?)

Self-test function on hardware, software, battery and electrodes

(These points are often misleadingly marketed as checking the AED's electrodes and battery when the AED only detects whether the battery/electrode connector is plugged in or not and not the function of the battery/electrodes themselves. This means that the battery/electrodes cannot work safely in sharp mode. What happens in the event of a malfunction with the defibrillator, i.e. how can the user understand that something is wrong and needs to be fixed?)

Support, service and maintenance

(Ex: who is responsible and ensures that the defibrillator is maintained regularly, is support/service by the buyer included? What happens if something is wrong with the defibrillator, where should the buyer turn?)

Responsibility

(As the owner of a defibrillator, you as a private person assume no medical or legal  responsibility. However, it is very important that you make sure that the equipment works and that it can be used. How should this be done, what procedures are there?)

Education and information

(Is there training for the users, do you know how to use it? Is training or information about the defibrillator included when purchasing a defibrillator or can it be purchased separately?)