Outdoor protection
More than 70% of sudden cardiac arrests occur at home in the evening or in front of witnesses outside buildings when no one expects it. Placing a defibrillator indoors may limit the accessibility of the AED. Nowadays, AED can be freely accessible to allow fast action at any time, not just during a limited period, as SCA can occur at any time.
An outdoor cabinet is more likely to give access to the nearest AED if accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week in locations such as parks, courtyards, streets, …
AED outdoor cabinets are the best answer to 24/7 accessibility, provided the AED cabinets have the right features to house the AED in outdoor conditions!