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Hewlett-Packard Company has launched the HP Heartstream Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Trainer. The HP Heartstream AED Trainer is designed to prepare authorized emergency responders to operate the HP Heartstream ForeRunner AED in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. The AED trainer replicates the ForeRunner AED in shape, size, user interface and voice prompts to provide the most realistic training possible without delivering an actual shock.
The HP Heartstream AED Trainer has five simulations, or training scripts, to help responders become familiar with the operation of the ForeRunner AED. Each script focuses on a different aspect of an emergency resuscitation attempt, requiring certain actions by the responder. These simulated situations allow responders to demonstrate the basic skills necessary to use the ForeRunner AED in an emergency. A script selector knob enables the responder to switch scenarios easily without the need for an external device.
"The HP Heartstream AED Trainer provides realistic simulation, which is...