Defibrillators: everything you need to know

Defibrillators have so far saved many lives, and many more they will save, as ventricular fibrillation is the most common cause of sudden death. But for this to continue, it is very important to choose from the defibrillators available on the market the one that best suits your needs, apply proper maintenance to keep it in good condition, and have the necessary knowledge for its use.

There are three families of defibrillators: automatic defibrillators, semi-automatic defibrillators, and finally manual defibrillators.

As for automatic defibrillators, they are designed for emergency situations in which qualified medical personnel may not be available. In these cases, these defibrillators are suitable, as they analyze the patient's heart and decide whether it should be defibrillated or not.

Automatic or semi-automatic defibrillators? This is a common question posed by our customers. The only difference is that a semi-automatic defibrillator will alert you to press a discharge button, and the automatic one will discharge itself after alerting you. 

Finally, we find manual defibrillators, which are common in hospitals and ambulances. These defibrillators are much more complete in terms of monitoring and power.

On the other hand, it is worth noting that for proper preservation of defibrillators it is important to have useful accessories, and some of them are mandatory depending on your building. At DH Medical Material, in addition to different models of defibrillators, you can find a cabinet for your defibrillator (usually metallic, which can include a lock and alarm), a defibrillator transport bag, or a battery and electrode pad-pack for adults or children. If you have any questions or need guidance from our experts, do not hesitate to contact us by email at info@dhmaterialmedico.com or by calling 938643707, and we will advise you on the defibrillators that best suit your needs.