Here Is What They Say About It:

Why buy? Small and lightweight, pre-connected electrode pads cartridge, on demand CPR coaching, device can be converted into a full function training unit, perfect for "carpeted" environments.

The Philips HeartStart family of automated external defibrillators (including the OnSite, FRx, and FR2+ models) is the most popular in the world, and with all the available features you get, it's easy to see why!

The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED is a portable, lightweight (just 3.3 pounds with electrode pad cartridge and battery pack) automated external defibrillator available over-the-counter and it's so easy to use. Its voice prompt system even has "on-demand" CPR coaching to help you remember all of the steps during your resuscitation effort. Do you need pediatric capability? No problem! The Philips HeartStart OnSite has optional pediatric electrode pads available.

The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED makes training a snap, too. Purchase the OnSite AED training electrode cartridge and you can convert your working Philips AED into a non-shocking trainer. When you're finished, reinsert the adult electrode pad cartridge to make your Philips HeartStart OnSite AED ready-to-rescue.

Philips has long recognized the importance of delivering life-saving shocks to patients quickly and efficiently. That's why Philips Healthcare is proud of all of their HeartStart defibrillators' "Quick Shock" capability. It takes less than 10 seconds to deliver a shock after pausing CPR which means less wasted time during critical moments with Philips HeartStart AEDs.

Philips backs up the HeartStart OnSite AED with an 8-year factory warranty layered with an additional 4-year battery warranty. That's peace-of-mind protection you won't find on many other devices


Here Is What WE Say About It:

For years I have stressed the importance of being prepared for emergencies on the trail. How many times have you heard in the news about the 40 year old who collapsed hiking and died of a heart attack. While most of us old folks have the idea that only we are at risk for a heart attack which is a solid myth. Heart attacks can affect people of any age.

Off-Road adventures can present their own set of problems. People can over exert themselves during a recovery effort, hiking a trail and setting up camp. Despite the fact that in 9 years we have not had any serious injuries or heart attacks on any Jeep Expeditions trip, I have made myself as a trip leader ready for an event that just might happen sometime. Besides the Truck Trauma Kit I carry in my Jeep, I also carry a Philips Heart Start AED and an emergency oxygen kit.

In the past I've completed Advanced 1st Aid, First Responder and most recently Wilderness 1st Aid. My fiancee and many of our Jeep Expeditions members have completed the Wilderness 1st Aid course and as part of that course we received certification for both CPR and AED.

I chose Philips based on reviews and reputation. I've seen this same unit at Dr offices, various retail business's and at airports.



The most impressive aspect of this unit is that even a person without training can use it successfully. The unit when activated will give you step by step voice instructions. How cool is that?

As you've already read, there is a Training Electrode Cartridge you can place in the device for what else, training. When the training is done, put the live Adult Electrode Cartridge back in the unit and you now have a fully functional AED device again. Pediatric cartridges are availale but I didn't get this accessory and invested in two extra adult cartridges and a spare battery (Battery life is estimated at 3 to 5 years).

Now it isn't cheap, do a Google search for this unit and shop around for price. They will set you back about $1000 but it's a cheap price to pay if sometime it saves a life. Seriously consider this item a part of your lifesaving gear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------