Philips AEDs

“Sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same emergency.

A heart attack is a circulation problem caused by blocked blood flow to the heart muscle.

Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical problem where the heart suddenly stops beating effectively. Someone in cardiac arrest will suddenly collapse, become unresponsive, and not breathe normally.

⚡ Sudden cardiac arrest requires immediate action because you only have minutes to treat: call 911, begin CPR, and use an AED as soon as it is available, following its prompts.

During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, we will challenge our community to learn more, get prepared, and know where to find an AED. It starts with the facts.

The best time to prepare for a cardiac emergency is before it happens.

Knowing CPR, where to find an AED, and what to expect during a cardiac emergency can help you feel more prepared to respond.

That’s why our employees are taking on a company-wide CPR and AED challenge to strengthen their own lifesaving skills.

But even with preparation, a cardiac emergency can be stressful. Philips HeartStart AEDs are designed with the bystander in mind, providing clear, step-by-step voice instructions that move to the responder’s pace throughout the rescue.

Preparation helps you get ready. The right AED can support you when it’s time to respond.

Would you be ready?

➡️ Take the next step toward AED preparedness. Learn more about Philips HeartStart AEDs at the link in bio.

Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.

This Philips HeartStart defibrillator was recovered from the World Trade Center following the attacks that day. Today, it serves as a quiet reminder of a moment in history we will never forget.

We pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, honor the courage of the first responders and all those who stepped forward to help, and hold in our thoughts the families and communities forever changed by that day.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

💭 Did you know not all AEDs provide adaptive voice instructions that adjust to user’s pace?

Some AEDs follow a rigid script—moving on whether you’re ready or not. In a stressful emergency, that gap can cause confusion and hesitation when every second counts.

Philips HeartStart AEDs adapt to you. With real-time, user-paced guidance, the device keeps you on track—every step of the way.

⏳ If a sudden cardiac arrest occurs, every second counts. In high stress moments, you want a reliable AED you can trust.

Philips HeartStart AEDs are designed for untrained and minimally trained responders. Clear audio instructions guide you step-by-step, at your pace, helping you stay focused and calm.

In a simulated cardiac emergency, HeartStart users responded as fast or faster than users of other devices tested. For your family, speed and simplicity can help make all the difference.

Be ready for the unexpected. Be prepared to protect the people you love.

➡️ Equip your community with a Philips HeartStart AED at the link in bio.

Copying one ingredient doesn’t recreate the recipe; it’s the way everything comes together that makes it work.

Some AED manufacturers claim their devices use the same algorithms as Philips HeartStart AEDs and therefore perform the same. But lifesaving performance is not based on a single component.

Our defibrillator's effectiveness comes from a fully integrated system where waveform, hardware, software, algorithms, and user guidance are designed to work seamlessly together. Philips HeartStart AEDs are engineered as one cohesive device, built and tested as a complete system.

Without the full system—the full recipe—we’re not aware of evidence showing competitor devices perform just like Philips HeartStart AEDs.

When every second counts, it’s not about what’s similar, it’s about what’s scientifically proven to work.

Know the technology on your wall.

✅ FACT
Philips HeartStart automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used by bystanders, allowing them to help during a sudden cardiac arrest.

The device provides clear voice prompts that guide you through each step — from pad placement to delivering a shock, if needed, to CPR guidance.

In fact, many cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals, which means bystanders are often the first and most important responders.

💡 The most important thing is taking action. When someone’s heart stops, it can’t wait for help.

➡️ Equip your space with a Philips HeartStart AED at the link in bio.

Trusted at world-class events. Proven in the field. 🌍 🚑

We're proud to see our devices supporting the expert clinicians and medical teams at Alphamed Scotland, delivering care at some of the world’s most iconic events this year, including the Commonwealth Games, the World Pipe Band Championships, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

A big thank you to the fantastic team at Alphamed Scotland, who have been using our devices throughout this year's busy event season.

Their feedback says it all:
⭐ "Intuitive"
⭐ "User interface is really good"
⭐ "Easy to use"
⭐ "No operational issues at all"

Whether supporting elite athletes, performers, or thousands of spectators, dependable equipment matters. We're proud that our technology helped support the medical professionals keeping these incredible events safe. Thank you, Alphamed Scotland, for your trust and partnership.

📸 Swipe through for some highlights from these amazing events!

💭 Imagine you're in a high-stress emergency.

Your adrenaline is pumping. You're trying to help a colleague. The AED starts giving instructions.

"Peel pads from liner."

You're fumbling with the package. Your hands are shaking.

"Apply pads to patient's bare chest."

Wait—you haven't even opened the package yet. Now the device is two steps ahead of you. You're confused. You're off pace. You freeze.

This is the problem with some AEDs. They follow a fixed script that doesn't care if you're ready or not.

Philips HeartStart AEDs are different. They use user-paced guidance technology that senses your actions.

• If you need a moment to open the pads, the voice prompt repeats. It won't move on until you've completed the step.
• It helps keep you calm: By staying in sync with your actions, it helps eliminate that "I'm doing it wrong" panic.

For safety managers, this difference is critical. It means your team—regardless of their medical knowledge—won't get left behind by the device meant to help them.

✅ Choosing the right AED means matching the device to your environment.

As we work together to protect our communities, having the necessary lifesaving tools is critical. All Philips HeartStart AEDs help save lives by providing the same proven SMART analysis, SMART biphasic therapy, and step-by-step user-paced voice guidance in every device, but they are designed for different environments and users

Philips HeartStart HS1: Designed for simplicity and easy as 1-2-3, making it the ideal choice for public access environments such as offices, libraries, schools, and community spaces; great for bystanders and untrained or minimally trained users.

Philips HeartStart FRx: Built rugged to withstand harsher outdoor and wet and metal surfaces (IP 55); ideal for parks, pools, and construction sites; great for trained first responders and health and safety officers.

➡️ Equip your environment with the right tool for when it matters most. Explore Philips HeartStart AEDs at the link in bio.