Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of unexpected death and can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Without immediate intervention, the chance of survival decreases rapidly.

• Survival rates are only 5–7% when victims must wait for emergency responders to arrive.
• The likelihood of successful resuscitation decreases by approximately 10% for every minute that defibrillation is delayed.
• Studies have shown that when defibrillation is delivered immediately, survival rates can reach up to 60% one year after a sudden cardiac arrest.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device designed to quickly analyze a person’s heart rhythm and determine if a life-saving electrical shock is required. If the device detects a shockable rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation (VF), it will safely deliver a controlled shock to help restore the heart’s normal rhythm. Modern AEDs are designed to be used by both trained and untrained responders, providing clear voice prompts that guide users through every step of the rescue process.

Having an AED readily available can dramatically improve the outcome of a sudden cardiac arrest emergency.

Benefits include:

• Provides immediate treatment while Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are en route.
• Significantly improves the chance of survival by reducing time to defibrillation.
• Easy to operate with simple voice and visual instructions.
• Compact, lightweight, portable, battery operated and designed with multiple safety features.
• Supports a safer workplace and demonstrates a commitment to employee, visitor, and public safety.

Our team can help you select the right AED based on your workplace size, environment, regulatory requirements, and budget.

Contact SOS today for pricing, product recommendations, installation, service, training, and ongoing maintenance programs.