Workplace & Facility AED Guide: Buying, Illinois Laws, & Upkeep
Everything you need to seeing what an AED does, selecting the right defibrillator, maintain compliance, and train your staff. Quick action is crucial when it comes to cardiac arrest, and having access to an AED can mean the difference between life and death.
AED Implementation. (2023, December). American Heart Association. Retrieved January 10, 2024, from https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs/aed-implementation
Who needs an AED?
According to a 2007 paper published in the National Library of Medicine a combination of early CPR and AED defibration can increase the chances of survival of cardiac arrest between 49% to 75%. It's crucial to have trained lay responders who know where the AED is if someone is going into cardiac arrest within the first 3 to 5 minutes.
Laws on who are required to have an AED on site vary state by state. In Illinois fitness centers, licensed horse racing facilities, Facilities performing moderate or deep sedation or general anesthesia (i.e. dentist offices), police departments, secondary schools' fitness facilities.
Facilities Required to have an AED in the state of Illinois
Police Departments
Facilities Required to have an AED in the state of Illinois
Offices With deep sedation or general anesthesia
Facilities Required to have an AED in the state of Illinois
fitness Centers
What Is An AED?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device that can help save lives in emergency situations. It's a lightweight and portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when it detects an abnormal rhythm and changes the rhythm back to normal during sudden cardiac arrest.
Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating regularly. This happens when the heart’s natural electrical system doesn’t work correctly. If not treated within minutes, cardiac arrest quickly leads to death.
What is an AED and why is it so Important?
Be prepared with an investment starting at $1,500.
Your budget will increase with the number of features on the AED. Features include weather resistance, CPR prompting and depth compression monitoring to name a few.
A place to store the AED. Are you buying a cabinet with an alarm or using a shelf?
What accessories do you want? AED signs? First Aid with PPE? Bleeding Control Kit?
Your initial investment.
Replacement or spare pads will range between $70 to $300 and must be replaced after usage or approximately every 4-5 years.
Replacement batteries will range around $200 approximately every 4-5 years.
Battery & Pads Upkeep
You need to make sure your staff members are certified in CPR and AED. Certificates expire every two years.
Training
Are you going to maintain the records of the AED or will you subscribe to a service to help you?
Records & Maintenance Reminders
Expense Category | Typical Cost Range | Frequency / Notes |
|---|---|---|
Initial AED Unit | $1,500 – $1,800 | One-time investment (Includes initial pads & battery) |
Wall Cabinet & 3D Signage | $100 – $200 | Cabinet storage (alarmed or standard) & directional signs |
Replacement Pads & Batteries | $70 – $300 | Every 4–5 years (or immediately after AED deployment) |
Medical Direction & Oversight | $175 / year | Subscribe to a program to help with upkeep reminders and give you loaners if needed. |
Staff CPR/AED Certification | $72-$100 / Person | Required recertification every 2 years |
AED Buying Guide
You need or want to buy an AED. What is the cost of ownership?
Why Philips HeartStart OnSite AED?
The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED is designed for the ordinary person in the extraordinary moment. It is easy to set-up and includes automatic Life Guidance features like voice prompts and CPR coaching to help guide you through the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.
No Prescription Needed
Only AED in the US to not require a prescription.
"Quick Shock" capabilities
Less than 10 seconds to deliver a shock after pausing CPR.
Lightweight
Only 3.3 lbs with electrode pad cartridge and battery pack installed.
Do early childcare schools and facilities need an AED?
Citations
AED Implementation. (2023, December). American Heart Association. Retrieved January 10, 2024, from https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs/aed-implementation
The National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2007, October). Recent advances and controversies in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved January 10, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600120/
Illinois AED Statutes and Regulations. (n.d.). AED.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024, from https://www.aed.com/illinois-aed-statutes-regulations
Cardio Partners, Inc. (2024). Buy FDA approved AEDs & AED supplies. AED Superstore. Retrieved January 10, 2024, from https://www.aedsuperstore.com/