During a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergency, having the right AED pads on hand and ready for use is critical. Automated external defibrillator pads, also known as electrode pads or defibrillator pads, are adhesive pads that connect a cardiac patient to the AED machine so that the device can analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver a lifesaving shock if needed. Because defibrillator pads are single-use and expire over time, regularly checking your supply and noting their expiration dates is essential to maintaining a reliable AED program. It’s also important to choose the right AED pads for your specific device. With our collection, you can shop a wide selection of AED pad replacements for leading defibrillator brands, including:
Preparedness is the basis of any AED program. At AED Brands, we encourage organizations to keep extra AED replacement pads in stock to ensure their AED machine is always ready to use. The chance of back-to-back sudden cardiac arrest events is unlikely; however, that does not mean it could not happen. Having extra defibrillator pads on hand ensures that you and your machine are always ready for an SCA emergency when every second counts.If you're looking for AED pads for sale online, AED Brands offers replacement options for the leading defibrillators at a competitive price. From the standard AED adult pads to specialized pediatric pads and training pads, we stock everything you need to keep your organization's program compliant and ready to respond.
Do Automated External Defibrillator Pads expire?
Yes. The part of the electrode pad that expires is not the pad itself, but the gel that is applied to the defibrillator pads when they are manufactured. This gel acts as a bonding agent and helps the pads adhere firmly to the victim’s skin. As time passes, the gel begins to dry out. If this happens, the AED pads will not stick to the skin and will not be able to provide the correct analysis and therapy needed to treat SCA.