AED expanded as automated external defibrillator is essential lifesaving emergency medical equipment for schools, colleges, offices, public gatherings, public buildings and residential areas. AED is easier to use and more than CPR in saving heart attack patients. While purchasing AED you must consider the following to make an informed decision:

Step 1: Top Brands and Models

In all kinds of emergency medical equipment purchase you must familiarize yourself with the brands offering the equipment like AED in this case and different models available. Top brands available in AED are:

1. Philips is offering 5 models
2. Physio Control Lifepak is offering 4 models
3. Zoll is offering 4 models

Step 2: State Details of Use

An AED required at hospital is different than the one needed in a school or office. There are different models which you must consider based on:

• Frequency of use
• General population age of the area- like children in school

For example, AED for a school is easy to use with lower electrical waves as compared to an AED used for adults.

Step 3: Determine the Size

AED are available in different sizes based on their use. For a hospital a reformed high quality and service provider AED is more suitable while small, light weighted, portable AED is perfect.

Now that you have figured out the brand, model and size of your AED make sure you purchase the emergency medical equipment quickly. An AED can save someone’s life in time of need and therefore you must have one around.