Cardiac arrests are the common result of latent heart conditions. The most relevant of them being ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). The two take place in the heart lower chambers, when ventricles are not able to pump enough blood through the body.
Individuals struck by cardiogenic shock collapse, suffering of breath shortness. In these situations, doctors highly recommend the utilization of automated external defibrillators (AED) before proceeding with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Considering the critical importance of AEDs to deliver electric shocks to save a person’s life, it has become vital to introduce them in public areas.
As a matter of fact, they should always be granted access to public. This can be achieved by installing AEDs in practical locations, letting everybody use them in emergency situations.
Here are 5 reasons why AED wall mounting kits are so important:
1. Make AED Accessible
As the highest number of cardiac arrests emergencies happen outside of medical facilities, AED accessibility has become increasingly important.
Fortunately, there are already many public spaces equipped with operational devices. They are placed safely on walls, easily reachable by anyone in need.
On this regard, Mindray AED wall bracket has received positive feedbacks among users because of their compatibility with BeneHeart C series and BeneHeart D1.
2. Timely locate AEDDefibrillation should be the first priority to save the patients. Studies conducted have proved that survival chances decrease by approximately 10% [3] each minute defibrillation is not carried out.
Cardiac arrests caused by ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia can cause irreversible brain damages and heart attacks. CPR procedures can help control the victim’s conditions when there is no immediate access to an AED in public areas. However, bear in mind that AED should always be the best choice to increase the chance of reversing heart rhythm in emergencies.
Therefore, AED cabinets with their recognizable bright colored signs can facilitate locating the defibrillator position, saving significant time.
3. Preserve AED Maintenance
It is essential to regularly check the AED wall brackets status to ensure optimal equipment performance in emergencies. As dirt and other elements can jeopardize equipment proper operation leading to slowing down first aid procedure.
Most companies have not included wall mounting tools in their offer. Facility owners interested in purchasing AEDs are expected to bear the additional expenses. Nevertheless, the extra costs can bring great benefits assuring the toolkit proper upkeep.
Remember, problems with wall brackets could cost people’s life. AEDs should always be kept in sight and easy to reach.
4. Alert of Emergencies
Mindray AED cabinets come with alarms. Removing the device from the wall cabinets will trigger the alarm, immediately informing the facility personnel and people passing by of the emergency.
5. Keep AED Far from Children
Defibrillators can be safely implemented in public spaces on walls brackets. Keep in mind to position them high enough on the wall, not to be touched by toddlers but easy to be taken by adults.
Always make sure that the machinery is safely stored on wall units to prevent it to accidentally drop on children.
Final Considerations
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most widespread causes of death around the world. In Europe, 350,000 to 700,000 people are affected while in the US, there are 356,000 cases occurred outside hospitals every year [1].
The United States report over 200,000 cases each year happened inside hospitals where just 24% of patients survive [4]. The survival percentage lowers to 10% when cardiac arrests happen on the outside [2].
Timely using AEDs can save people’s lives. Wall mounting kits can be instrumental to make defibrillator more accessible to all of us.
References:
[1] What is AED/Learn What an AED Is, American Red Cross Training Services [Online], (n.d). Available online: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/using-an-aed/what-is-aed
[2] ERC Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015, European Resuscitation Council.
[3] The Automated External Defibrillator (Part 4), Originally published 22 Mar 2018, AHA Journals. Retrieved from https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circ.102.suppl_1.I-60
[4] The National Academies Press [Online], Institute of Medicine, 2015. Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival: A Time to Act. Washington, DC. Available at: https://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=21723
[5] Assessment of knowledge and skills in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) by university students. A quasi-experimental study p. 270-276 Vol.41, (June – July 2017), Spain, medicina intensiva (Journal of Spanish Society of Intensive Care Medicine). Online source: https://www.medintensiva.org/en-assessment-knowledge-skills-in-using-articulo-S2173572717300930
