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AEDs and CPRAIDR® do different jobs
You need both: high-quality CPR and early defibrillation. Here is how they fit together — without false claims.
Two jobs in the chain of survival
Cardiac arrest response is a system, not a single gadget. Public resuscitation messaging emphasises starting CPR quickly and getting a defibrillator to the patient as soon as possible.
- Automated external defibrillator (AED): analyses rhythm; may deliver a shock when indicated.
- CPRAIDR®: a CPR assistant that gives feedback on depth, rate, release, and ventilation cues — for training and for guiding compressions in an emergency.
Why “AED only” is not enough
An automated external defibrillator (AED) on the wall is essential — but defibrillation often arrives after precious minutes of compressions should already have started. High-quality CPR buys time until defibrillation and advanced care.
In the first few minutes before help arrives, what matters is how quickly someone can reach the nearest AED and start CPR — that is public American Heart Association (AHA) / European Resuscitation Council (ERC) planning context, not a CPRAIDR® efficacy claim.
Manufacturer position
VitalSigns states CPRAIDR® is a standalone device that can be used in parallel with defibrillators, does not affect defibrillator function, and need not be removed.
Source: VitalSigns FAQ.
Practical facility setup
Pair AED coverage with CPR readiness: wall-visible CPRAIDR® placement, short recurrent practice between formal courses, and clear roles (who calls 995, who starts CPR, who fetches the AED).
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Operated by ERW Holdings Pte. Ltd., trading as CPRAID. Reseller of CPRAIDR® from VitalSigns Innovation AB (Sweden). We are not the manufacturer.