by admin | Jan 7, 2017 | AED Implementation, AED Maintenance
AED accessories – like batteries and electrode pads – have temperature standards that are meant to ensure usability. Anything outside of this temperature range could jeopardize your AED’s usability. Specifically, cold temperatures can drain a battery charge quicker....
by admin | Nov 4, 2016 | AED Maintenance
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 2:00 AM, when we turn our clocks back one hour. It’s also a timely reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors this weekend. And remember to check the expiration dates...
by admin | Oct 31, 2015 | AED Maintenance
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 AM, when we turn our clocks back one hour. It’s also a timely reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors this weekend. And while you’re checking the...
by admin | Jul 12, 2015 | AED Implementation, AED Maintenance
Do you have an AED stored outside in a cabinet or in the trunk of your car in the summer heat? Much like concerns for below freezing temperatures affecting the performance of an Automated External Defibrillator, extremely high temperatures can also be detrimental....
by admin | Jul 5, 2015 | AED Implementation, AED Maintenance
While AEDs are easy to use, they require ongoing management and maintenance. AEDs have accessories (batteries and pads) that have expiration dates that must be tracked and addressed prior to expiration. The majority of malfunctions in AEDs are due to improper...