Choosing the Right Defibrillator for Your Setting

Choosing the right defibrillator depends heavily on where it will be used and who will be using it. The requirements for a workplace first aid setting are very different from those of an ambulance or hospital emergency department.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

AEDs are designed for use by minimally trained bystanders. They guide the user through each step with voice prompts and automatically analyse the patient's heart rhythm before advising whether a shock is needed. These are the right choice for workplaces, schools, and public spaces.

Manual defibrillators

Manual defibrillators require trained clinical judgement to interpret the heart rhythm and decide when to shock. These are typically used by paramedics and clinical staff trained in advanced life support, rather than lay responders.

Professional monitor-defibrillators

These combine defibrillation with full patient monitoring capability (ECG, SpO2, blood pressure), and are standard equipment in ambulances and hospital emergency and critical care settings.

Questions to ask before purchasing

• Who will be using the device, and what is their training level?
• What environment will it be stored and used in?
• Does it need to integrate with existing patient monitoring systems?

Our Emergency Equipment range includes AED and professional defibrillator options suited to a range of settings. Get in touch if you'd like help matching a device to your specific environment.