Automated External Defibrillators
Automated External Defibrillators products from OscarTech UK, part of our Emergency Equipment range.
Our Automated External Defibrillator range includes semi-automatic and manual-override capable units, designed for use in clinical and occupational health settings where staff have received first aid or resuscitation training. Unlike fully automated bystander devices, these units give trained responders the option to manually assess rhythm and control shock delivery when clinical judgement calls for it, while retaining automated guidance as a fallback.
Manual defibrillation is the standard approach in hospital wards, intensive care units, and ambulance services, where clinicians and paramedics are trained to interpret cardiac rhythms directly and make rapid treatment decisions without relying on automated analysis. Our range extends from semi-automatic units suited to GP practices and care settings through to full manual monitor-defibrillators built for this higher-acuity clinical use.
Manufactured by Comen Medical, these devices draw on the same engineering standards used across their professional monitor-defibrillator range, offering the flexibility clinical teams need, whether that's a GP practice, a hospital ward, an ICU, or an ambulance service.
Available through NHS Supply Chain for Trust procurement, and directly to private practices, hospitals, and ambulance operators without needing a framework agreement.
Products in this category are being added soon. Contact us for current availability.
What's the difference between this and a standard AED?
Standard AEDs are fully automated for use by untrained bystanders. This range offers a manual-override option for trained responders, giving more clinical control while still providing automated guidance when needed.
Who uses manual defibrillators?
Manual defibrillation is standard practice in hospitals, intensive care units, and ambulance services, where clinicians and paramedics are trained to read cardiac rhythms directly and act quickly without automated analysis.
Who should use a semi-automatic defibrillator rather than a standard AED?
Settings with staff who hold basic life support or first aid at work certification, such as GP practices, dental surgeries, and occupational health teams, are best suited to this range, where trained judgement can complement the device's automated features.
Does this device still guide untrained users if needed?
Yes, the automated guidance and voice prompts remain available, so the device is still safe to use in an emergency even if a fully trained responder isn't immediately present.
Is training required to use the manual-override function?
Yes, we'd recommend formal resuscitation or basic life support training before using manual-override features, since this moves beyond the fully-guided automated mode.
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