AED Pads and Cartridges

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device lasts usually 8 to 10 years. However, its consumable parts expire much sooner. Electrode pads expire every 2 to 4 years because their conductive gel dries out.

Using AED pads past their recommended expiration date introduces several critical failure risks that can severely compromise a rescue attempt during a sudden cardiac arrest:

  • Gel Dehydration and Poor Adhesion
  • Interference with Rhythm Analysis
  • Ineffective Shock Delivery and Skin Burns
  • Device Lockout or Error Prompts

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

  • Follow the manual's recommended maintenance and testing schedule and directions carefully.
  • Some manufacturers provide checklists. Create a maintenance checklist and schedule if your manual does not have one.

AED, CPR and First Aid Training

ProSafe Training & Supplies has been providing first aid and workplace safety training since 1999. We have 8 campuses located in Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver as well as online courses where we train over 30,000 people every year. While ProSafe is known for delivering first aid training courses, we also offer classes in health and safety, mobile equipment operation, workplace safety, hospitality and aquatic training. In addition to training services, we also offer mask fit testing as well as first aid and emergency supplies.

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