ZOLL AED 3 BLS

The Zoll AED 3 BLS is a semi-automatic AED for First Responders who are Basic Life Support trained.  Because the sensors of the electrodes measure the speed and depth of chest compressions and adjust the rescuer accordingly, the quality of CPR increases. It has one ECG waveform which can be seen on the color display screen.

The Zoll AED 3 adjusts (if necessary) at the speed and depth of the chest compressions, the chances of survival of the victim of a cardiac arrest increase enormously. The quality of CPR largely determines the chance of survival.

The defibrillator has an Ingress Protection value of 55. This value indicates how well the AED is resistant to dust and water. The AED 3 can be placed in dusty rooms due to the high IP value.

With the push of a button you can change resuscitation protocol, so that the Zoll AED 3 semi-automatic can also be used for a child’s resuscitation. Fortunately, children’s resuscitations are rare. Less than 5% of all CPR consists of child CPR.

Because the defibrillator is a semi-automatic device, a button must be pressed if the AED orders a shock. The AED indicates this by means of a voting command. After the rescuer has pressed the shock button, the AED delivers the shock at the best moment.

The lifespan of the electrodes and battery of this AED is 5 years, the AED 3 has low maintenance costs.

The reliability of a defibrillator often depends on its self-testing. As you may imagine, an AED is (fortunately) rarely used.