The best selling is not always the best

The ZOLL AED 3 is the best-selling defibrillator in Switzerland in 2019. Is this device really the best?

Great defibrillator with a few pitfalls!

We know from our work that the best-selling products are not always the best.


The ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator has been clearly designed with the needs of first responders in mind. The large touch colour display of the defibrillator ZOLL AED 3 guides the rescuer the rescuer step by step through the resuscitation process. In addition, the AED 3 defibrillator also gives voice instructions.



Plus points:

  • Real CPR Help (CPR support)
  • With the toggle button, both both adults and children can be defibrillated with the same electrodes. defibrillated with the same electrodes.
  • Software updates are carried out via the USB port on the unit.



There are deductions for the following points:

  • The large display consumes a lot of energy. The high battery consumption increases the maintenance costs.
  • Very many voice instructions unlike other AED's.
  • It takes over 1.30 minutes until the first shock is delivered.
  • The CPR feedback indicator is displayed at the top right corners of the screen. The display is extremely small and poorly visible.
  • The CPR feedback indicator does not provide feedback to the user about chest compressions performed too deep or too fast.
  • A protective and carrying bag is not included as standard.
  • The Wifi is chargeable. The use of the Wifi monitoring leads to a reduction of the battery capacity to about 40%.
  • Very expensive electrodes when used. Not suitable for first responder operations.
  • The electrodes supplied are not the same as those used by the ambulance service. No exchange possible.
  • The ZOLL AED 3 is not multilingual. No voice dial button available in use.
  • No conventional batteries like the previous model ZOLL AED Plus.
  • The device has turned out very large.
  • The application of the electrodes/CPR sensor on a child seems very complicated. There is a risk of incorrect placement.



Conclusion:

"Great defibrillator with a few pitfalls!"


Recommendation:

We recommend that users of a ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator undergo regular training. Training provides safety and increases device proficiency.


Counselling:

You need a defibrillator but don't know which device meets your requirements and at the same time offers the best price-performance ratio?

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