Stop The Bleed individual kit $65

Rescue breathing masks $12

A few frequently asked questions (FAQs):

• Is a refurbished AED reliable?  Yes, the biomedical equipment company fully refurbishes and tests each unit and provides a 1-year warranty.  This is one of the most reliable and durable AEDs.  At BRS, we have several units which are 15+ years old and still functioning.

• What are the costs to maintain the AED?  The costs are low but still may be impactful for small budgets.  Every 2-3 years the batteries require replacement ($60-90), adult pads expire every 5 years ($160-190), and (if purchased) pediatric pads expire every 2 years ($110-130).  

• If we don't get the pediatric pads can we still use the AED on small children?  Yes, American Heart Association and Red Cross guidelines allow for use of the adult AED pads on smaller children by placing one pad on the front of the chest and one pad on the back.

• Is training available?  We recommend contacting your local EMS agency or CPR training center formal certification training in first aid, CPR & AED.

• Can anyone use an AED even if they did not get training?  Yes!  An AED can be intimidating but is a relatively simple device to use.  The first step in using any AED is to turn it on then follow the audible and visual directions to apply and operate it.  

• Are wall boxes available to store the AED?  Yes, although not part of this program, there are: 

  • boxes which can be alarmed (https://aed.us/collections/aed-cabinets-wall-mounts/products/aed-us-aed-wall-cabinet-large) or 

  • non-alarmed (https://aed.us/collections/aed-cabinets-wall-mounts/products/standard-large-aed-cabinet-with-alarm-strobe) 

  • along with signs (https://aed.us/collections/aed-cabinets-wall-mounts/products/zoll-medical-wall-sign-two-pack) to make the AED visible and secure.

• Is there liability in owning an AED?  What happens if someone doesn't use it?  No, Vermont Statutes -- 18 V.S.A. § 907. Automated external defibrillators provides protections for organizations, business owners, and other locations that own or provide access to an AED under the Good Samaritan Laws even if the unit is not used in a CPR emergency. The only thing the location needs to do is maintain the AED, register it at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2af83e6f2d4747f8a5ffa050d189313c/, and replace batteries and pads when they are due. Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/017/00907  

Pediatric AED pads (infant / small child) $113