The ZOLL AED 3 is the newest in the ZOLL line-up of AED Machines and comes in two forms, the 3 and 3BLS. These two newcomers are essentially updated forms of the ZOLL mainstays, the AED Plus and AED PRO, but are enhanced with new features. ZOLL AEDs are versatile, rugged, and have outstanding features which give guidance that is crucial to a successful rescue. As a result, neither AED is cheap, but still well worth considering for most any buyer, whether a lay user or a professional first responder.
“I was not expecting the AED to walk me through doing compressions.
I was sure thankful for that ‘press, press,press’.”
-Mark Tucker, Rescuer, CM Tucker Lumber in Pageland, SC
Stepping up to the new ZOLL AED units (models AED 3 and AED 3BLS) adds another $100 to $200 to the purchase price compared to the original mainstay AED Plus and PRO units. However, the enhancements ZOLL has added to their AEDs appear to be well worth the relatively small added investment for the buyer.
The base ZOLL AED 3 is, of its two models, the one meant for the lay rescuer. Because of this intent, it comes with:
- Automatic shock mode (semi-automatic feature is optional at no extra cost)
- A straightforward screen (which, while outstanding in function with its “Real CPR Help” technology to aid the rescuer in providing first aid, provides less feedback and options which might confuse anyone but a trained professional).
ZOLL AED 3 Standout Features
Like their predecessors, the ZOLL AED 3 and 3 BLS both come with two standout features among AEDs in general, namely “Real CPR Help” and “One-piece CPR-D Padz”. The fact is, according to the American Heart Association, “CPR plus early defibrillation can more than double the rate of survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest” (2015 AHA Guidelines).
With this in mind, ZOLL made its AEDs to provide more assistance to those performing CPR than just giving an electric shock, stepping out ahead of the competition with the addition of its “Real CPR Help” and “CPR-D Padz” technologies.
newly enhanced with vivid rescue images
Health care professionals as well as lay responders benefit from assistance in knowing how often,how hard, and where to push to meet current guidelines for chest compression rate and depth. With deployment of the ZOLL AED 3, with its newly enhanced “Real CPR Help” technology, and placement of the “CPR-D-padz“, first-aiders know!
They are guided through quick and proper placement of the electrodes and shown where to give compressions, then given specific real-time feedback regarding proper rate and chest pressure for those compressions. Rescuers receive audio and visual feedback that guides them to deliver high-quality CPR. See the newly enhanced “Real CPR Help” technology in action in this online demo.
These features of ZOLL’s AEDs are enhanced in the new AED 3 BLS with:
ZOLL AED 3:
A full-color display including rescue images;
Cycle timer for CPR;
Large color gauge showing bar graph of CPR compression depth;
Extensive text and voice prompts;
Integrated pediatric rescue (push-button child mode and universal pads;
Wifi connectivity;
8-second pre-shock analysis pause (reduces pauses during the rescue);
Increased shock resistance;
Comprehensive automatic self-tests (ensure device readiness)
Post-event support via ZOLL RescueNet® Code Review/CaseReview
7-year warranty (5-year standard warranty plus 2 years with Registration).
ZOLL AED 3 BLS:
Monitor adds patient ECG and more extensive CPR Dashboard™ to features found on AED 3, including: compression rate and depth, a CPR cycle countdown timer, shock count, and total elapsed time readout.
8-year warranty (6-year Standard Warranty plus 2 years with Registration).
Note that, like its predecessor AED PRO, The ZOLL AED 3BLS takes a step up toward professional (ALS) level functionality. It too is among the best AEDs on the market, with high marks in every area. While on the high end when it comes to pricing, it is with good reason. These AEDs provide features that function at the level of many non-portable hospital devices. ZOLL-built versatility, ruggedness (IP 55 and 1 meter drop test), and outstanding features make it well worth considering for professional first responders.
ZOLL AED 3 Professional Reviews from the Web
“ZOLL defibrillators equipped with Real CPR Help— providing real-time feedback for depth and rate of chest compressions – combined with training – more than doubled the chance of survival from cardiac arrest.”
–Bobrow B, et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine. July 2013; 62(1):47-56.31
To view ZOLL AED 3 BLS-spec sheet, click here.
ZOLL AED 3 RESCUE STORIES
“Are you feeling ok?” As she passed through the gaming room, Amy-Leigh Williams overheard one of the guests at Panania Diggers ask this of another. Recognizing the level of concern in the guest’s voice, Amy-Leigh’s instincts told her to grab the automated external defibrillator (AED) from the reception area. MORE
As the pool director at a local aquatic center for the past seven years, Julien Morel has come to expect quiet evenings watching swimmers train for events. Bernard Marie, an executive in a factory located in Puy en Valey, a small town in the Rhône Alps, had similar expectations as he attended his weekly swim training one evening when Julien was on duty. A seasoned athlete, Bernard hikes, jogs, and swims regularly. Unfortunately, neither Julien nor Bernard had the night they were expecting. MORE
ZOLL AED 3 FAQ
HOW LONG DO ZOLL AED 3 BATTERIES LAST?
The Zoll AED 3 BLS requires a proprietary battery pack:
--Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) ZOLL AED 3 Battery. Up to five-years battery life when installed.
HOW MUCH DOES THE ZOLL AED 3 COST?
Prices vary, with numerous large discounts available, as well as special pricing for non-profit entities. They start under $2000 for the base model and reach nearly $3000 for the ZOLL AED 3BLS.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHECK MY AED 3(BLS)?
These ZOLL AEDs perform a weekly default self-test. It is generally recommended that AED batteries and function be checked at least this often.
WHERE CAN I BUY THE ZOLL AED 3 BLS?
You can purchase the ZOLL AED 3 BLS at the following retailers:
https://www.heartsmart.com/zoll-aed-3-p
https://www.aedsuperstore.com/zoll-aed-3.html
For more information, view the ZOLL AED 3 BLS brochure.
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