AED Batteries

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device lasts usually 8 to 10 years. However, its consumable parts expire much sooner. Batteries expire every 2 to 5 years. 

Checking your AED batteries regularly is essential because a battery's charge degrades over time, even when the device is just sitting in standby mode performing routine self-tests.

The primary reasons to check and maintain your AED batteries include:

  • Preventing Power Failure
  • Ensuring Daily Self-Tests Run
  • Accounting for Environmental Drain

Health Canada recommends that AEDs should be checked regularly in case of an emergency (Source):

  • Address service issues that arise from voice or visual prompts or a self-test. Contact the manufacturer when it warns you that servicing is needed.
  • Follow the manual's recommended maintenance and testing schedule and directions carefully. Maintenance will include
    • verifying the AED's status
    • checking the pad and accessories
    • checking batteries
    • cleaning
  • Some manufacturers provide checklists. Create a maintenance checklist and schedule if your manual does not have one.
  • Always have at least 1 spare battery available. Check the manual for how often you need to change batteries. This applies to rechargeable batteries too. 

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