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Originally Posted by ltcdfancher
I have seen AED (Automated External Defibrillator) sprinkled across neighborhoods. I learned that these are resident-funded. Does anyone know a cost per unit? Before I kick-off a project to procure one (or more) of these in our village, I’d like to understand the procurement costs and recurring charges. I can’t approach my neighbors and ask for donations if I don’t know the goal.
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$1,200-1,500 per unit, if all parts are made in the US. If not add 150% to be on the safe side. After living in 4 previous Villages since 2010, pads are replaced not because of use.. but expiration.
At 2am in the morning I have never witnessed anyone answering phone call, getting dressed, driving, finding the house in the dark, entering if the door is unlocked, in less than 9 minutes.
Have witnessed many calls that Rescue was already in the residence before the neighborhood. AED walked in the door. Once a volunteer AED entered at the same time as Rescue, because they lived 4 doors down, and knew the house.
However, one thing to understand if CPR is not started immediately by someone living in the home, that nine minutes of damage, most likely will be irreversible.