In the blink of an eye, you could find yourself witnessing a medical emergency. The faster care can be provided, the better the chance of a positive outcome.

The victim often can’t wait for an ambulance to arrive. Their best chance of survival depends on the quick action of bystanders and access to lifesaving equipment. Are you prepared to help?

Whether they’re using an AED for the first time, administering CPR or treating a life-threatening injury, every member of your community can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing they are prepared with Rescue Ready® ZOLL® AEDs and trauma kits – all in one easily accessible location.

Compliant and Rescue Ready

In many U.S. states, lifesaving devices such as AEDs and bleeding control kits are required within schools, workplaces and other public places. ZOLL products and software enable you to comply with the law while ensuring that facilities and responders are Rescue Ready. Comprehensive programme management and training can further optimise emergency preparedness.

Every minute counts

Waiting for emergency services to arrive gives cardiac arrest victims just a 5% chance of surviving. If bystanders intervene and maintain CPR and AED use, the survival rate increases to 60%.2

Be Rescue Ready

AEDs and trauma kits should be easily accessible in all public locations, from large corporate buildings to schools, gyms, and public parks. An estimated 30,000 traumatic deaths could be prevented each year with increased access to trauma care.3

ALSO OF INTEREST

Good Samaritan protection

To help promote the purchase and use of public AEDs, the U.S. government passed Good Samaritan protection legislation in 2000. Good Samaritan laws aim to address concerns that a bystander might face legal consequences for attempting to help a person in need. With this legislation in place, someone who witnesses a medical incident may be more willing to step in to help before emergency services arrive at the scene.

AED Laws

Supporting heart-safe communities

The American Heart Association encourages public access defibrillation (PAD) programmes to reduce time to defibrillation for SCA victims in public settings. ZOLL can assist you with designing, implementing, and maintaining a customised PAD programme.

1 Bobrow BJ, et al. Ann Emerg Med. 2013 Jul;62(1):47–56.e1. Epub 2013 Mar 7.
2 ??https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3185.pdf. Accessed 19 Nov 2018
3 American College of Surgeons website, http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/HealthServices/LearningTraumaSystems/National-Trauma-Care-System. Accessed February 2024.