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Originally Posted by speede5
AED's are great but they require upkeep (battery) and as simple as they are still require some degree of competence from the user. After my morning drive today and seeing the lack of common sense in more than one driver I don't know how effective they would be. I know they are practically idiot proof but everytime someone claims that they invent a better idiot.
A good one will run you $1500 and while that is cheap compared to a life it's a decent expense so mandating them everywhere is not simple.
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AEDs require upkeep, and so you provide maintenance, or hire a third party to do so. You also have to train people.
That tiny bit of work to ensure they are available, combined with an easy emergency response to bring in first responders, can save your life. On top of that, if you have a defib, you probably have other important things happening to keep people safe.
An AED is a pretty good sign other systems are in place. Lack of one is a definite sign things aren't there.