I want my own personal AED ! ( New York )

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Hi guys, I hope your day is going well.

I am considering buying an AED to keep around for emergencies though the chances of actually needing it is pretty low, but I like to be prepared. I am thinking about The Philips HeartStart OnSite... here is a link to the brochure.

http://incenter.medical.philips.com...ure.pdf?func=doc.Fetch&nodeid=578464&vernum=6

I am in NYC, NY.

I understand its a medical device, and I have looked up some laws and so far most of what laws I can find is trying to make businesses and other entities have AEDs available.

I haven't found any restrictive laws yet.

I have found out that my state even offers a income tax credit if you buy an AED ! see form here : http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/it/it250_fill_in.pdf

Any New Yorkers ( or knowledgeable folk ) have any input ? Thank you.
 
You won't find it much cheaper than Amazon. $1,075 shipped and it's yours.

Good luck!
 
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You won't find it much cheaper than Amazon. $1,075 shipped and it's yours.

To save you some time for future threads, Amazon also has the PulseOx, backboard, and book on separating your work and private life.

Good luck!

Not that I'm complaining about the snark, but long day? Lol
 
Well to be fair I can see the logic of having a personal AED at home a lot more so than I see the logic of a personal D Cylinder...
 
Maybe he has a cat to use it on?

ROFL, I can see it now, picturing a cat with one of those oxygen masks firefighters use on pets w/ little tiny pads shaved into its chest...
 
kinda, but you aren't supposed to take it out of the stand if it isn't an emergency.

The only time you should need to use one is an emergency...
 
kinda, but you aren't supposed to take it out of the stand if it isn't an emergency.

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I mean like you cant take it home... run tests on it.. change the battery...
 
I mean like you cant take it home... run tests on it.. change the battery...

Yeah, that kind of goes without saying.... Why would you want to, though.
 
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you don't need an AED.
 
early correct CPR is the most effective tool for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. and its inexpesnive to maintain your certification especially if you are already a EMS provider as its kinda required.

Save your money, if anything if you see a cardiac arrest do CPR. have someone call 911.

I could also see some sort of liability factor for having your own personal AED. I mean ours had to be purchased under our medical directors liscense so if you did buy your own. and it actually shocked somebody. now the doc wants to see the inital rythym that it defibrillated. or they didn't make it. Whos to say some hot shot lawyer or pissed off family member isn't gonna make a stink about if you didn't use your AED they might be alive today.
 
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