Boy Scouts of America
HeartSine® and Boy Scouts of America: Helping Scouts Save Lives
HeartSine has teamed up with the Boy Scouts of America to make available to troops, campsites and other Scout-related facilities, the HeartSine® samaritan® PAD 300P Defibrillator (PAD), the leading Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device on the market.
The award-winning design, patented innovation and advanced technology of the samaritan PAD makes it the right choice for lifesaving treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The samaritan PAD is also clinically superior to other AED devices. In a published clinical trial, the SCOPE waveform was shown to be more efficacious than a leading competitor’s defibrillator, (Walsh et al, Am J Cardiol 2004;94:378-380). It is a safe, reliable and effective medical device that can be used by any scout, unit leader or family member to administer lifesaving treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest – with minimal training.
Through this alliance, HeartSine supports the Boy Scouts in its mission to protect the health and safety of all Boy Scouts. Like any other safety equipment, the samaritan PAD is a must-have, lifesaving addition to any Boy Scout troop.
Be Prepared…When Sudden Cardiac Arrest Strikes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively. It often strikes without warning and the result can be devastating. According to the Heart Rhythm Society, an estimated 14,000 children and infants die annually from sudden cardiac arrest. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. When it happens, there’s little time to react and no time to think.
Administering CPR is not enough. It is a temporary measure that maintains blood flow and oxygen to the brain. It will not return a heart to a normal rhythm. Only defibrillation – the sooner, the better – can return a heart to a normal rhythm.
That’s why it’s so important to have an AED device on hand that is reliable, effective and requires minimal training. Selecting the right AED is the first step on the path to saving a life.
Why Choose HeartSine?
The HeartSine samaritan PAD embodies the Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared.” As a Boy Scout, you have the opportunity to earn Merit Badges for First Aid, Emergency Preparedness and Lifesaving. While you cannot earn an official Merit Badge by purchasing or using the samaritan PAD, you CAN save a life.
Below are the merits of the HeartSine samaritan PAD so you can be prepared to help when Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes.
Merit: Emergency Preparedness
When Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs, there is no time to waste. You must be ready to act immediately and your AED device must be ready too. The samaritan PAD helps you be prepared for an SCA emergency with:
- 10-year system warranty – longest in the industry
- Pad-Pak™ or Pediatric-Pak™ cartridge is easy to install, contains batteries AND pads, and a four year life with one expiry date
- Lowest maintenance costs
- Lowest cost of ownership
- Self-diagnostic protocols
- Longest combined life in the industry – 4 years
- IP 56 Rating so it is impervious to dust and water
Merit: First Aid
First aid is an important skill for any Scout and treating a victim of SCA is a serious matter. Immediate care with a defibrillator is critical for survival. Since SCA can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone – your AED device has to be flexible enough to work quickly in a variety of rescue scenarios. The samaritan PAD is:
- Portable — so it can be taken anywhere
- Has the highest durability rating of any AED on the market
- The smallest and lightest AED on the market at only 2.4 pounds
- A completely self-contained unit with no lid to open
- Easy-to-use
- Can be used on adults or children
Merit: Life Saving
A fellow Scout, Scout Leader, or family member has collapsed without warning. The victim’s heart has stopped and he/she is not breathing. The unthinkable has likely occurred — Sudden Cardiac Arrest. You need to take action – at the moment SCA occurs. The HeartSine samaritan PAD provides superior technology that can help anyone save a life.
- Designed specifically for rescuers of all skill levels
- Simple two-button operation
- Guided interface and voice prompts provide clear, calm instructions
- Pre-connected electrodes and battery means it is ready at all times
- Provides compression cadence during CPR
- Proprietary electrode technology
- SCOPE™ Biphasic waveform technology
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