Defibrillators

Defibrillators

Defibrillators, – New and Used – Refurbished – Re-certified
We sell defibrillators to hospitals, surgery centers, urgent care clinics, emergency departments, and ambulance companies. Defibrillators are sold bio-med certified and patient ready with a warranty.

AED Defibrillators refurbished and recertified

We sell defibrillators, new and used-refurbished, patient-ready to hospitals, medical centers, surgery centers, doctor offices, and medical clinics around the United States. We carry the Zoll, Philips, and Physio Control brands. All units are sold bio-med certified and ready for immediate use.

What is a Defibrillator?
A defibrillator is an apparatus used to control heart fibrillation by application of an electric current to the chest wall or heart. Defibrillators are used in operating rooms and emergency departments. They are also used in non-medical areas like airports, libraries, and public places.

There are two main types of defibrillators:
1. Defibrillators used in an ambulance, emergency room, or operating room. These are made to be used by certified medical experts.
2. Defibrillators called “AED’s,” which provide instructions for the general public to use.

We carry a wide range of new and refurbished defibrillators from
Physio Control, Zoll, Philips and other major brands. These units
are sold new and refurbished.

Order defibrillators or get more information and pricing on
new, used and refurbished defibrillators at
804-495-0770 Richmond Virginia
or email us at hospitaldirectmedical@gmail.com 

Defibrillators Ordering Information

Philips AED Heartstart Defibrillator for sale
858-263-4894 California or 804-495-0770 Virginia

Large supply of Zoll, Physio Control and Philips defibrillators in stock in Vuirginia Beach and Richmond Virginia. Call us to order at the numbers below or email
us at hospitaldirectmedical@gmail.com

Medical Healthcare Solutions 
“New, Used and Surplus Medical and Hospital Equipment”

Mexico / Latin America – Se Habla Español
Gloria Flores 858-263-4894 San Diego California

Defibrillator Questions and Answers

Question:

Are there any lifestyle limitations when these devices are implanted?

What is the difference between a pacemaker and an implantable defibrillator?
In electrophysiology we treat heart rhythm problems, such as when the heart becomes irregular, when it gets fast or when it gets slow. There are various ways to treat heart rhythm problems. If the heart rhythm gets very slow and it is not treatable with changes in medications then a pacemaker is needed. What a pacemaker does is keep the heart beating at the proper rate and from beating too slow. It also will only activate if it is needed, it is not shocking people all the time. An implanted defibrillator is a bigger device. It is there to prevent death from a cardiac arrest. The device shocks the heart if it needs to be shocked, because of a life-threatening rhythm disturbance from the lower chambers of the heart. It can correct this rhythm. Because it has a pacemaker built into it, a defibrillator also has the capability of stimulating the heart like a pacemaker, to help stop fast rhythms, at times, and to prevent the heart from getting too slow.

How reliable are these devices?
These devices are highly reliable The device often has to be programmed to the patient’s needs, the medical condition and the situation.

Does insurance cover the cost of these devices and their surgical placement?
Cost is an issue. Some people must have a device implanted at any cost, as they most certainly would not survive without that device. In those cases, devices are placed without question. There are other situations where a device implantation may not be completely clear, necessary, or allowed by the present billing structure.

What powers these devices?

For defibrillator implants we have to use larger amounts of conscious sedation because we need to test the device. We put the patient into a cardiac arrest and use the defibrillator to shock the patient to normal rhythm. That may sound scary, but in fact that is a very safe procedure. We are prepared for all consequences, and it is something necessary. It requires a deeper sedation during the time of the testing of the device. For biventricular devices, in which we place leads into the left side of the heart through a vein, the devices and the leads are more complicated to put in. The implants are more challenging and they take longer.

Will a patient ever outgrow the need for these devices?

Do these devices replace heart medications?

As time has progressed, we have learned more about the safety and effectiveness of implanted defibrillators. We have shifted towards utilizing devices more than anti-arrhythmic drugs to mitigate the risk of arrhythmias and their consequences. This change is due to the side effects and toxicity associated with many anti-arrhythmic drugs. However, this does not mean we discontinue other essential medications, such as those for cholesterol management or heart conditions. For pacemakers, medications may sometimes be employed to maintain an optimal heart rate, but this is not typically the ideal approach. In some cases, we utilize medications to prevent rapid rhythms alongside pacemakers or defibrillators. For biventricular pacemakers, if heart function improves significantly, it may be possible to reduce some previously necessary medications.

For each person there often is some judgment as to what the right thing is to do. Based on those guidelines then there is no way you can tell everyone what the right thing is, it requires some judgment.

If there is any concern, consider getting another opinion. How do I know my doctor is proficient at this procedure?

What kind of change will I see with one of these devices on board?

We had one patient who had no chance otherwise to leave the hospital alive. There was no hope for him. We placed the biventricular device, and now he has been fine for over two years. He travels all over the country with his children and grandchildren with no problem whatsoever. This excellent improvement can and does happen. Generally you do see a marked improvement with the biventricular devices.

With implanted defibrillators alone (without bi-ventricular pacing), we typically do not observe significant quality of life improvements, as these devices primarily serve protective functions. They are not designed to enhance heart performance. Some patients may even experience a decline in quality of life due to discomfort from shocks, which can limit their activities. While implanted defibrillators have lifesaving benefits, their impact on the quality of life can be minimal.

The risks associated with pacemaker or defibrillator implantation are considerable due to the devices’ critical roles. Potential complications include device failure, infection, and issues arising from the implantation process, which could be severe. After a device is implanted and used extensively, there is a possibility that shocks may become ineffective, although these side effects are relatively rare compared to the potential life-enhancing benefits.

Defibrillators for Sale

Order defibrillators or get more information and pricing on new, used, and refurbished defibrillators at 844-990-0460 or email us at info@imedical.solutions.

Defibrillators

• Philips HeartStart OnSite AED
• Philips Heartstart XL Defibrillator
• Physio Control LifePak 20 Defibrillator
• Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator