Posted By Dave Merchant There are a huge number of AEDs out there, and there's no simple "better or worse" argument - all comply with the EN standards and all are designed to do roughly the same thing. Apart from initial cost, it's worth looking at the cost of maintenance too - the price of batteries and their working lives vary dramatically across models, and since it's unlikely you'll ever use the device, high costs of maintenance can be really annoying if you didn't notice them in advance! Often the units with a higher initial price have lower maintenance costs, so you need to think it through. I suggest you talk to an independent supplier (i.e. one which retails several brands such as SP Services or Boundtree) as to your needs, and how to cover staff training etc., rather than just getting what someone else happens to like.

Posted By Paul Duell Also have a look at HomeHeart Care - www.homeheart.co.uk . Their customer services seem pretty friendly and helpful, and their prices are competitive.

Posted By John Veitch Thank you to everyone who has supplied information regarding defibrillators, it's much appreciated. John

Posted By Colin Reeves CFT Note your point. However, defibrillators are only a usable tool in the hands of a properly trained (complete with refresher training) person. Even then, the evidence is that they are not the universal panacea that salesmen try to infer. Each person has to do a risk assessment of their site and, once that is complete, undertake a risk/benefit analysis. As I said, I would question the need, I did not say that they should never be supplied! Colin

Posted By Son of SkyWalker Having recently been in Monaco I observed that they have many wall mounted defibrillators for the publice to use. However in a work setting I would ensure only trained first aiders use the defibrillators. We have just increased the number we have and use Laerdal. Easy to use and idiot proof.