Workplace and public safety

Be prepared for a sudden cardiac arrest — even before EMS arrives.

An AED program is a critical link in the chain of survival, empowering you to deliver lifesaving intervention before an EMS team arrives. With more than a million AEDs deployed globally, Stryker offers diverse options and deep expertise to help you choose the right device and cost-effectively manage your AED program.

Be ready for the unthinkable

An AED is an essential public safety device that can help someone survive in an emergency. Your AED should always be at the ready.

Find the perfect fit

There are many AED products on the market. Learn which products and solutions are best for your organization.

Manage and maintain your AEDs

An effective AED program helps to ensure that your AEDs and trained staff are ready to save a life at any time. Learn how Stryker makes it easy to own, manage and maintain your AEDs.

Survivor stories: See how quick intervention can make a difference

After a morning run, Derrick began to feel some chest discomfort. His wife, Melissa, a healthcare professional trained in resuscitation, quickly recognized the warning signs of a sudden cardiac arrest.

Learn how Melissa's quick thinking saved Derrick's life.

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See more survivor stories and learn why AEDs matter here.

Survivor: Esley Thorton

The most important thing to Esley Thorton is his family. Watch how they each played a role in saving his life with the help of an AED they keep in their kitchen pantry.

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Survivor: Bennett Hart

A rare genetic condition caused Bennett Hart’s heart to stop three times between the ages of 8 and 15. Watch how this determined student athlete overcomes every obstacle with the support of his friends and family.

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Survivor: Jordan Schoen

Jordan Schoen was only 17 when he collapsed on the basketball court. Watch to learn how the system of care saved his life and why this experience drove his family to give back to their community.

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Survivor: Bob Whetton

Seven cardiac arrest events, seven saves. Watch this video to discover more about the cardiac arrest response system at Brighton FC's AMEX stadium.

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Learn more about defibrillation

Bystander grabbing an AED in an office to help during a sudden cardiac arrest

How to prepare your workplace for a sudden cardiac emergency

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Co-workers helping colleauge suffering from sudden cardiac arrest by giving CPR and using an AED

The role of defibrillation during sudden cardiac arrest

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Defibrillator 101

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Stryker's AED lineup including LIFEPAK CR2 and the HeartSine AED series

AED buying guide

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Pay it forward

Forward Hearts lets survivors of a sudden cardiac arrest event pay it forward and potentially save another life by donating an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the organization of the survivor's choice.

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