Winter temperatures present daily risks in day-to-day life and equally, it presents risks to electrical products, including defibrillators.

It is essential owners take the correct precautions against the cold for their defibrillators. Do you know what the cold can do to your life-saving investment?

 

What Needs Protecting from the Cold?

Winter temperatures significantly compromise electrode pads. Exposing electrode pads to colder temperatures results in the adhesive, conductive gel freezing. This results in them not being usable during a rescue.

Similarly to electrode pads, colder temperatures cause damage to defibrillator batteries and their life-spans. Colder temperatures drain batteries rendering the defibrillator unavailable for use.

 

Protection Options

The majority of defibrillator manufacturers recommend standby and operating temperatures of 0°C to 50°C. Whilst this is a large temperature range, there are a variety of ways owners can ensure their device remains within this range in Winter.

To store a defibrillator indoors, you'll need to invest in either a Wall Bracket or an Indoor Cabinet. Wall Brackets allow the device to be visible, alerting bystanders to the presence of the device which can help to save vital time after someone has collapsed. Velcro straps secure the device in place in brackets whereas the defibrillator remains behind a door in a cabinet.

Investing in a public access defibrillator requires an outdoor cabinet. Equipped with a heating element, this keeps your device and accessories at an optimum working temperature. 

 

Safe for the Winter

The cold presents a variety of hazards for defibrillators. However, choosing the right storage method ensures the device is always ready for use, regardless of the temperature.

Ensure your life-saving device is protected in our bespoke Multi-Site Packages.

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