The best comparison across our extensive line of AED units is to a car. Any car you get into will take you from Point A to Point B. Some cars have leather seats, some have cloth. Some cars have a sunroof, some don't. Ultimately, it comes down to the bells & whistles that come with each unit. 

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Semi-automatic models will go through the above listed process and, if a shock is advised by the unit, it will instruct the responder to push the shock button to deploy a shock. 

A fully automatic unit does not require a button to be pressed - the unit will go through the process and, if a shock is advised, the unit will advise the responder to step back, refrain from touching the victim, and deploy the shock automatically without requiring responder intervention. 

If your unit is likely to be used primarily by lay-responders, though, AED Professionals recommends a Fully Automatic unit. The reason for this is simple: lay-responders typically are not well versed in basic life-support and have a tendency to panic upon responding to an unconscious victim. With a fully automatic unit, all the responder has to worry about is applying the pads & turning the unit on. There is no opportunity for "stage fright" to set in and delay the pressing of a shock button as an advised shock will be deployed automatically. 

If your unit is likely to be used primarily by those trained in AED & CPR use, AED Professionals recommends a Semi-Automatic unit. This is because those who are versed in basic life support tend to be more comfortable with a rescue situation, and may want control over when a shock is deployed.

Again, AED configuration is ultimately a matter of preference. If you have questions or concerns regarding which configuration is right for you, give us a call today at 866-914-1709, email info@aedprofessionals.com, or chat with us at the bottom right of this screen.