Choosing an Outdoor AED Cabinet: Key Considerations
You’ve already made the great decision to place an automated external defibrillator (AED)- or several AEDs- outdoors to help protect your school, organization or community against the leading natural cause of death in the U.S., sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Now you need to place the AED in an outdoor cabinet, but…which one? What factors are important to consider and fully understand when choosing the right outdoor cabinet solution from the options out there? While all cabinets can at least ‘house’ an AED, this article presents those key differentiators that will help you make the right decision to institute a top-tier outdoor lifesaving AED program.
SaveHeart by HeartNation was founded to provide “best-in-class” outdoor AED programs to customers all over the United States. From real-world design to highest-quality manufacturing and from leveraging cutting-edge AED cabinet technology to providing exceptional program support and service, SaveHeart has earned a reputation as the “Most Trusted Name in American-Made Outdoor AED Cabinets.”
In our experience, here are the most important factors to consider in choosing the best outdoor AED program for your school or community:
Experience Matters
With over 30 years in the public safety, defibrillation, and resuscitation industries, SaveHeart partners with leading manufacturers, distributors, trainers, not-for-profit organizations, and heart screening providers to prepare & protect people and organizations everywhere from SCA emergencies. Sharing a joint mission to eliminate unnecessary SCA deaths through greater AED access, awareness & lifesaving technology on a local level, we’ve been involved in thousands of AED deployments, including several hundred in the burgeoning outdoor AED program market.
American-Made Quality and Pre-Electrical Set-up
From the start, SaveHeart products have been made in America, with a pre-eminent focus on quality and durability. It’s not a gimmick and it’s not a marketing slogan. It’s on purpose because it’s important to our customers and to us. Our manufacturer has obtained several quality certifications, including PRG/ANAB (Registrar used to audit and certify compliance with ISO 9001:2015 guidelines), ITAR- DDTC Registered, AWS Certification, and UL Certified.
On a practical level, making our products in the heartland of the U.S. also allows us to serve our partners and customers quickly and effectively, at a lower overall total cost vs. competitors.
All SaveHeart cabinets come ‘pre-wired’ so they’re installation-ready, and our easy-to-follow installation guides mean that provide any qualified electrician with a simple step-by-step process.
Highly Visible, All-Weather Protection and 24/7 Monitoring Saves Lives
Knowing where the closest outdoor AED cabinet is located provides individual and community awareness and familiarity, increased lay responder confidence and quicker response times during an SCA emergency.
Historically, AEDs have rarely been placed outside, or when they were, they were housed in ‘indoor’ or sub-par plastic cabinets that can’t withstand the elements. Outdoor AEDs are considered ‘temporary,’ with trainers, coaches, or school nurses moving them inside and outside throughout the year. These AED cabinets are often unmarked and unalarmed. They’re not weather-proof, they don’t provide heating or cooling as needed to keep the AED at its proper operating temperature, and they certainly aren’t monitored by technology to ensure 24×7 availability and readiness.
SaveHeart’s attractive, lighted top shows “AED” in big letters in all directions- and can be seen by anyone day and night. SaveHeart cabinets also provide all-weather protection, keep the AED at its optimal operating temperature, and offer 24×7 smart monitoring. Lastly, all Outdoor program information is stored ‘in the cloud’ and easily accessible, with immediate alerts sent to lay and emergency responders during an SCA emergency, or to AED owners/managers if the AED or cabinet needs to be checked.
Unmatched Selection, Service & Support
Lifesaving Outdoor AED programs are not a ‘one size fits all’ proposition. It’s important to know the options available- from where to put the Outdoor AED to the capabilities that the AED cabinet offers.
SaveHeart offers wall-mounted options with its Basic or Large Wall-Mount cabinets, or a free-standing Tower for placement at park or field entrances, trails, or other open-air spaces. All SaveHeart cabinets come alarmed & lighted- and customers can choose either ventilated & heated (VH) or ventilated, heated & monitored (VHM) cabinets.
For our Large Wall-Mount & Tower cabinets, we often provide customers with ‘digital mock-ups’ that showcase their logo(s), and which can be customized with sponsor, advertising or dedication messaging.
Our standard and value-added services enhance your outdoor AED program. We pride ourselves on offering our partners and customers exceptional service before, during, and after the sale.
The Most Trusted Name in American-Made Outdoor AED Cabinets
SaveHeart doesn’t just provide a line of top-tier Outdoor AED cabinets. We’re helping to create a safer world by making AEDs devices accessible on a 24×7 basis and ready when needed most.
Proudly made in the U.S.A, SaveHeart’s highly visible, all-weather, temperature regulated & smart monitored cabinets provide immediate access & 24×7 visibility to lifesaving AEDs, stop the bleed kits, Narcan and other emergency supplies. They are ideal for athletic fields and courts, parks, trails, schools & universities, municipalities, beaches, marinas – and any outdoor locations where people gather.