The best way of increasing a person's chance of saving victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is to follow the Cardiac Chain of Survival:
Early Access to 9-1-1
Early CPR
Early Defibrillation
Early Advanced Care
The Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus works with rescuers to provide complete care while providing care for patients.
Rescue Ready® Technology
The Powerheart AED G3 Plus features a regimen of self-tests to ensure the unit is always ready to perform when you need it the most. The self-tests include:
Daily check of main components (battery, hardware, software and pads)
Performs a partial charge of the high-voltage electronics each week
Performs a full charge of the high-voltage electronics each month