Defibrillator Machine
When a loved one is in danger of losing their life, it is only natural to want to do everything in your power to ensure that doesn’t happen. There are now steps that can be taken to try to prevent death, particularly for those with heart conditions. The machines on television that show the doctor “shocking” the patient back to life can now be purchased over the counter and be used by people who don’t have to be doctors. This is a “defibrillator machine” (also known simply as a ‘defibrillator’) and can potentially save a life if used properly! It is estimated that the use of a defibrillator machine in various settings outside of hospitals and ambulances saves as many as 300,000 lives a year. This is a huge number of people who can live longer because of a defibrillator machine.
What is a Defibrillator Machine?
A defibrillator machine is a tool that essentially “shocks” a patient back to life. Obviously, it is more complicated than that, but it is still a fairly accurate statement. The heart is the organ in a human that transports nutrients from the head all the way down to the toes and ensures our cells continue to live and function. The heart does this by beating and acting as a pump. When the signal to tell it to beat, which is sent by pacemaker cells in the heart, gets ‘out of whack’, cardiac arrest can occur. To reset these pacemaker cells and make sure they continue to beat as they should, a defibrillator machine can be used. It is called defibrillator because it fixes a condition during hard failure called fibrillation. So as the name goes, it de-fibrillates!
Where to Buy a Defibrillator Machine
If you are interested in having a defibrillator machine in your home, you are in luck! They are sold freely and can be used in homes and businesses. These defibrillators are different from those found in hospitals. The defibrillators used by non-healthcare professionals are called AEDs (automated electrical defibrillators) and they require little to no training to operate. The price to buy an AED is between $800 and $2000 in general, give or take a couple hundred. The particular machine you purchase is dependent on the features you require and the brand you want. These are all variables that change the price.
When searching for a defibrillator machine, start by talking to your doctor or other healthcare provider. He or she is great at answering questions like this and will be a great resource to figure out the best AED for you. You can then go online and do research. There are literally dozens of companies that sell defibrillators online, all of which would love your business. This means they will be willing to answer any questions you may have about the defibrillator machine you are interested in purchasing. When you are ready to make the buy, make sure you are fully committed. Such a big purchase for a life-saving item needs to be something you are absolutely certain about before making the commitment!
