How often should ZOLL AED be checked?
It is recommended that you check your ZOLL AED Plus at least monthly or more frequently. ZOLL AED Plus inspection check list. There are 3 main things to check when inspecting your AED: 1.)
How do I check the battery on my ZOLL AED Plus?
To access the batteries in the Zoll AED Plus, take a flat-head screw driver and depress the latches to remove the back cover. Check to make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly. Remember to push the green button to reset the timer in the back of the unit if you replaced the batteries.
Does an AED expire?
Expiration dates can also be found on the back of your AED battery. Typically, an AED battery will have three dates printed on it: a manufactured-by date, an install-by date, and an expiration date. An AED battery should be used within five to seven years of its manufacturer date.
What is the lifespan of an AED?
The American Hospital Association’s 2004 Estimated Useful Lives of Depreciable Hospital Assets lists the life expectancy of a defibrillator at five years. The Department of the Army Technical Bulletin (TB MED 7) lists life expectancy of a defibrillator at eight years.
What is the lifespan of a defibrillator?
Where’s the best place to keep an AED?
AEDs should be readily accessible to all employees and to the public and should be within reach of wheelchair-bound individuals. Your AED cabinet should be mounted in an unobstructed area, 48 inches above the floor, to ensure that anyone can access it in the event of an emergency.
How long do ZOLL AED batteries last?
five years
Physio-Control: Physio-Control LIFEPAK AED batteries have a life expectancy of approximately three years. Zoll: ZOLL AED batteries have a life expectancy of five years in standby mode.
How can I tell if an AED is working?
Monthly Checks
- Check the electrode pads – have they expired? Are any missing?
- Check the battery – has it expired?
- Check all other equipment such as the wax strip, the carry bag and the cabinet (if you have one) – is it all in working order? Does your cabinet open easily?
- Is your AED making any noises, such as a chirp?