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OSHA encourages employers to provide AEDs in the workplace - ZOLL Medical can help!

Recent remarks from OSHA Administrator, John Henshaw on AEDs in the workplace:

“Let me talk about several exciting projects we're working on. First, AEDs -- OSHA is committed to encouraging more employers to provide Automated External Defibrillators or AEDs in the workplace. With the help of Dr. Bernacki and ACOEM, we have developed a list of companies whose medical directors support workplace AED programs. We need their help to foster further use of AEDs in the workplace. We're working on a best practices guide for first aid that will include AED programs." Occupational Health and Safety Conference May 7, 2003 With over 20 years in the business of defibrillation, we have the experience and products to assist you throughout the AED implementation process. ZOLL's AED Plus is the only AED in the market today that:

Helps rescuers through the entire resuscitation process with voice, visual, & text messages.
Uses a unified electrode pad that guarantees accurate pad placement (pictured above left).
Supports CPR effectiveness by measuring compression and depth rate – prompts rescuer to push harder if necessary.
Uses consumer batteries (Lithium 123A).

More Information:

OSHA fact card & technical info bulletin about AEDs, recommending employers use this technology available at:
OSHA: Automated External Defibrillators Can Save Lives During Cardiac Emergencies
(AED Card)Printed: 2001 (pdf 1.1MB)

The AED Plus was designed and developed based on resuscitation research 1, 2, 3.

Moser DK, Dracup K, Guzy PM, Taylor SE, Breu C. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills retention in family members of cardiac arrest patients. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 1990; 498-503.
Kern KB, Hilwig RW, Berg RA, Ewy GA. Efficacy of chest compressions-only BLS CPR in the presence of an occluded airway. Resuscitation. 1998;39;179-188.
Handley AJ, Handley JA. The relationship between rate of chest compression: relaxation ratio. Resuscitation. 1995;30;237-241.