| Model |
Cardiac
Science
POWERHEART AED G3 |
PHILIPS
FR2 |
Medtronic
LP500 |
RescueReady
Reliability |
| Electrodes Included in daily self-test |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Visible battery capacity gauge |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Full energy self-test |
YES |
YES |
NO |
Simplicity |
| Number of buttons to operate |
1 |
4 |
4 |
| Pre-connected electrodes |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| Non-polarized electrodes |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Elimination of pulse check prior to AED attachment
|
YES |
YES |
NO |
Innovative
AED Technology |
| Biphasic energy range |
Escalating
105-360VE |
150J,
150J,
150J |
200-360J |
| First shock efficiency |
100% |
87.1% |
100% |
| VF/VT detection rate (bpm) |
120-240 |
+200 |
150 |
| Non-committed shock |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Programmable VF/VT rate |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Programmable SVT rate |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Synchronized shock |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Variable energy protocol options |
YES |
NO |
NO |
