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Before you purchase an AED sold by PDRE, please note that PDRE assumes no liability for the use of the AED after it is purchased as is, which include situations when the AED malfunctions due to manufacturer marksmanships or product deficiencies. To learn about state requirements for using or owning a home defibrillator, contact your state health department. You cannot use the AED to treat yourself. You may use the HeartStart Home Defibrillator on a person with a pacemaker or ICD, but do no place the pads directly over the implant. The HeartStart Home is approved for use on adults and children over eight years old. SMART Pads cartridges, for use on children under eight (prescription required), are sold separately and purchased through the Manufacturer. Users may need to perform CPR. Responding to cardiac arrest may require you to kneel. Voice instructions and enclosed materials are in English. HeartStart Home Defibrillator provides audible and visible indicators when maintenance is required.
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AED Laws in California
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Senate Bill 911 (1999)
Any individual who is trained to use an AED and who uses one in good faith in an emergency will not be liable for any civil damages.
A person who provides CPR and AED training to a person who renders emergency care is not liable for any civil damages.
A physician who is involved with the placement of an AED and any person or entity responsible for the site where an AED is located is not liable for any civil damages resulting from any acts or omissions of a person who renders emergency care in good faith.
The provisions of this bill do not apply in the case of personal injury or wrongful death that results from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the person who renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED.
Assembly Bill 254 (2005) (Amended in 2006) AB 254 was only in effect until January 1, 2008. AB 2083 extended the provisions of this bill to January 1, 2013.
AEDs in public or private K-12 schools must:
- Be maintained and regularly tested according to the operation and maintenance guidelines set forth by the manufacturer, the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
- Be checked for readiness after each use and at least once every 30 days if the AED has not been used in the preceding 30 days.
Any person who renders emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED must activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible and report use of the AED to the local physician and EMS agency.
For every AED unit acquired up to five units, no less than one employee per AED unit shall complete a training course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use that complies with the regulations adopted by the Emergency Medical Service Authority, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. After the first five AED units are acquired, for each additional five AED units acquired one employee shall be trained beginning with the first AED unit acquired.
There must be a written plan describing the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency that may involve the use of an AED.
After AED placement in the school, the principal must ensure that school administrators and staff annually receive a brochure (approved by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross) that properly describes the use of an AED.
The principal must, at least annually, notify school employees as to the location of all AED units on the campus.
The principal must designate the trained employees who shall be available to respond to an emergency that may involve the use of an AED during normal operating hours.
Other AED Laws in California
Statute: Health & Safety Code 1797.190
“Only those individuals who meet the training and competency standards established by the authority shall be approved for, and issued a prescription authorizing them to use AED.”
SB 911 of 1999
SB 911 – added exemption from liability.
AB 2041 of 2002
AB 2041 changes liability provisions.
ACR 57 of 2005
Assm. Pavley
Urges all State public schools maintaining kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to implement an automated external defibrillator program
California “urges” K-12 schools to implement AED programs (2005)
California required health clubs to have at least one AED (2007) |
