“Growing Emphasis on Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Programs”
- A significant trend in the North America defibrillators market is the increasing implementation and expansion of public access defibrillation (PAD) programs. These initiatives aim to make AEDs readily available in public places such as airports, schools, shopping malls, and workplaces to improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest.
- For instance, many states and local governments are enacting legislation and providing funding to support the deployment of AEDs in public areas and to train individuals in their use.
- Furthermore, advancements in AED technology, including improved ease of use and voice prompts, are making them more accessible to lay responders, further supporting the growth of PAD programs
- The integration of mobile health (mHealth) applications with AED devices to alert trained responders to nearby cardiac emergencies is also enhancing the effectiveness of PAD initiatives.
