Cardiac Science
POWERHEART AED

Medtronic
Physio-Control
LIFEPAK 500

Philips
Heartstream FR2

Zoll
AED Plus

Access
Cardio Systems
Access AED

 

Is the AED approved for 
use in public access
defibrillation programs ?
 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 

How many buttons
operate the AED ?

One - Shock

Two - On & Shock

Two - On & Shock  Two - On
& Treatment 		Two - On & Shock 

Does the AED prompt the
rescuer on its use?
 

Yes - with visual
and voice prompts
 Yes - with visual
and voice prompts		 Yes - with visual
and voice prompts		 Yes - with visual
and voice prompts		 Yes - with visual
and voice prompts

Will the AED allow a victim
not in cardiac arrest to
be shocked ?

 No No No No No
Does the AED detect
motion that could
interfere with analysis ?		 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Can the AED be used with
children under the age of
8 years ?		 No No Yes - with special
pediatric pads		 No No

What is the strength of the
shocks that are given?

 
Preset at 200, 300 &
300 Joules but can
be programmed from
105 - 360 Joules

Preset at 200, 300 &
300 Joules but can
be programmed for others

All shocks are 150 Joules but vary in duration and
wave-form

Set at 120, 150 &
200 Joules

Preset at 200, 360 & 360 Joules but can be set to local protocol
What type of shock 
is given?		 Biphasic Biphasic Biphasic Biphasic Biphasic
What happens if the electrode
pads are reversed?		 Nothing - electrodes
are interchangeable		 AED will function but
ECG data will be
upside down		 AED will function but
ECG display will
be inverted		 One - piece electrode reduces the chance of
incorrect placement		 AED will function but ECG display will be inverted
Can the electrode pads be
preconnected to the AED
so it is ready for use ?		 Yes Yes No Yes No

Does the AED self -test:
-Batteries     
           -Internal circuitry      
           -Electrode readiness
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
How frequently does the
AED perform a self-Test?		 Daily Daily Daily Daily Default test is weekly
but can be set for
more frequent test
Can AED readiness for use
be checked without opening the case?		 Yes - Green status
indicator on handle		 Yes - 'OK' will show
on handle		 Readiness display
on upper
right-hand corner		 Green check is
displayed near
the handle		 Yes - Flashing green
light confirms readiness

What is the life of:
 -Batteries                   
     -Electrode Pads              


5 years
2 years
5 years
2 years
5 years
2 years
2 1/2 years
4 years
2 years
2 years

Can two sets of electrodes
be stored in the case?
 		 Yes - If soft case
is purchased		 Yes - If soft case
is purchased		 Yes - If soft case
is purchased		 Yes - If soft case
is purchased		 Yes - If soft case
is purchased
What arrhythmias can be treated? Ventricular fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia		 Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia		 Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia		 Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Does the AED provide
prompts on how to perform CPR ?		 No - Other than to
Check pulse and
continue CPR		 No - Other than to
Check pulse and
continue CPR		 No - Other than to
Check pulse and
continue CPR		 Yes - Provides visual
and voice prompts of
steps of CPR process		 No - Other than to
Check pulse and
continue CPR
Does the AED provide
feedback on the
adequacy of CPR ?		 No No No Yes - Provides feedback
on pace and depth
of compressions		 No
How is service obtained on the AED ? AED is sent to
factory and loaner
is provided		 AED will be
serviced on site		 AED is sent to
factory and loaner
is provided		 AED is sent to
factory and loaner
is provided		 AED is sent to
factory and loaner
is provided
Are there interactive programs for refreshing CPR/AED skills ? No Yes -AED Challenge No No No