Owning a defibrillator

[Skeeter]

Does anyone own one of these? Since 911 likely won't be available post SHTF, it seems like having one could come in handy. I am certified in CPR but not in using a defibrillator.

 

[DrHenley]

I had to reprogram a small portable defibrillator for the company I worked for. It was fairly small and simple, and completely automatic. I think they start around a grand. Might be something to look into...

Here is one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hear...779460&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+defibrillator

 

[lonewolf]

how many times in your life have you had to use one? non work related if your a health worker. I have never had to use one-for myself or anyone else, and I've been around for 68 years.

 

[jontte]

might be useful if you know how to use one,most of those on the market for gen.pop tells you what to do,but....there are heart rythms you don't use it on ,just make sure you know which..as some of those machines tell you and some don't.

 

[Gazrok]

I'd have to think that unless there was a medical professional around, even getting someone back, may not mean they'd stick around...so likely other preps for that one grand....

But this is coming from a guy who wants to convert a barn stall to a medical room, so...you know...I'd probably eventually want one of the portable ones. (one of our group is a former EMT).

 

[user 6789]

Most of the small auto units you can buy as a civilian won't allow you to shock a non shockable rhythm. So not much worry in that. They are made for people who have never used one and the instructions and use is pretty simple and automatic. hey give you voice commands of what to do and you follow along.
The ones in hospitals will allow you to shock non shockable rhythms that the auto ones won't. There are reasons for that which we won't go into here. If you have the spare cash and you have someone with heart problems or and generally an older group of people it may be worth keeping around. Again better to have it and not need It than need it and not have it.

 

[user 6789]

Most of the small auto units you can buy as a civilian won't allow you to shock a non shockable rhythm. So not much worry in that. They are made for people who have never used one and the instructions and use is pretty simple and automatic. hey give you voice commands of what to do and you follow along.
The ones in hospitals will allow you to shock non shockable rhythms that the auto ones won't. There are reasons for that which we won't go into here. If you have the spare cash and you have someone with heart problems or and generally an older group of people it may be worth keeping around. Again better to have it and not need It than need it and not have it.

By the way the American Red Cross has classes available for defibrillators and its not very expensive. Its a basic class and only covers the auto units.