Why an AED in your area is indispensable

Cardiac arrest is always unexpected and can affect anyone: your fit neighbor, a valued colleague, or a passerby. At such a moment, every second counts. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is the only device that can truly make a difference. But why is its presence in your immediate vicinity so crucial?

1. The 6-Minute Zone: Speed ​​is Everything

Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere: at home, at the office, or on the sports field. If an AED is used for defibrillation within the first six minutes, the chance of survival increases to a staggering 70%. Every minute you have to wait for help, that chance decreases by 10%. Having an AED nearby is literally a matter of life and death.

2. Resuscitation alone is often not enough

Many people think that chest compressions alone are sufficient. While compressions are crucial for pumping blood to the brain, an AED is necessary to reset a "disrupted" heart rhythm. Without that electric shock, the chance of the heart beating independently again is extremely small. The resuscitation plan is only complete with a defibrillator.

3. You can't do it wrong

A modern AED device is designed for laypeople. As soon as you turn it on, the voice takes over. It tells you exactly where to electrodes must paste and analyze the heart rhythm itself.

• Our tip: Choose a fully automatic machine . You don't even have to press a shock button; the machine does everything automatically. This prevents any doubt and anxiety during use.

4. The ambulance often doesn't make it in time

No matter how quickly the emergency services move, in the Netherlands it takes an average of more than six minutes for an ambulance to reach a victim. You have to bridge the time it takes for the ambulance to get through traffic. With an AED nearby, you can be the lifesaver in an emergency while the professionals are still on their way.

Make your environment heart-safe today

Don't wait for disaster to strike, but make sure you are prepared.

• Which AED is right for you? Use our AED Selection Guide to see in just a few steps which model (such as Zoll , Philips or Mindray ) best suits your situation.

• Buy an AED now: View our range professional AED devices .

• Always ready: An AED is only useful if it works. Prevent an empty battery AED battery or expired pads with our maintenance contracts We take complete management off your hands.

• Gain confidence: A short AED training or practicing with one AED trainer and resuscitation doll ensures that you remain calm in a real emergency situation.

Want to know how you can purchase an AED together with your neighbors or colleagues? I'd be happy to help you make a plan!