Let’s Compare: LIFEPAK CR Plus vs. Modern AEDs

Lori king
2025-12-03T06:00:04-05:00

Still relying on a LIFEPAK CR Plus? You’re not alone—but it’s time to understand why upgrading matters. The CR Plus was once a trusted lifesaver, yet its design dates back more than 15 years, and the model was discontinued in 2019. As Health Canada and major manufacturers shift to smarter AED platforms, older units are increasingly expensive to maintain, harder to service, and no longer meet the modern expectations for readiness, connectivity, and bilingual accessibility.

Every year, more than 40,000 Canadians suffer sudden cardiac arrest, and survival rates can triple when an AED with real-time feedback and CPR guidance is used within three minutes. That’s why organizations across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada are replacing outdated devices with ZOLL AED 3, Philips FRx, and Cardiac Science G5 units—available now from AED4Life, Canada’s #1 AED distributor.

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Still relying on a LIFEPAK CR Plus? You’re not alone—but it’s time to understand why upgrading matters. The CR Plus was once a trusted lifesaver, yet its design dates back more than 15 years, and the model was discontinued in 2019. As Health Canada and major manufacturers shift to smarter AED platforms, older units are increasingly expensive to maintain, harder to service, and no longer meet the modern expectations for readiness, connectivity, and bilingual accessibility.

Every year, more than 40,000 Canadians suffer sudden cardiac arrest, and survival rates can triple when an AED with real-time feedback and CPR guidance is used within three minutes. That’s why organizations across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada are replacing outdated devices with ZOLL AED 3, Philips FRx, and Cardiac Science G5 units—available now from AED4Life, Canada’s #1 AED distributor.

Side-by-Side Comparison

LIFEPAK CR Plus
⚠️ Discontinued (2019)
⚠️ Pads & batteries increasingly costly and hard to find
⚠️ No CPR feedback or compression monitoring
⚠️ No bilingual (EN/FR) guidance
⚠️ No WiFi or cloud connectivity for readiness checks

Modern AEDs — ZOLL AED 3, Philips FRx, Cardiac Science G5
✅ Real-Time CPR Coaching boosts survival rates by up to 75 percent
✅ Dual-Language Prompts (English / French) meet Canadian bilingual requirements
✅ WiFi Readiness with automatic compliance and system checks
✅ Affordable Accessories with longer shelf life and easier availability
✅ Full Warranty, Training Support, and Future Compatibility

All new AEDs from AED4Life include TrackMyAED™—Canada’s most advanced AED management and inspection platform. With AEDs nationwide, TrackMyAED™ automatically logs expirations, maintenance, and readiness reports—keeping your organization 100 percent compliant.

Save up to $600 with our national trade-in program
Shop smarter and stay rescue-ready at www.AED4Life.ca

Why Upgrade Now

CR Plus discontinued in 2019; accessories phasing out by 2026

40,000+ cardiac arrests annually in Canada

Survival can triple with modern AED feedback and CPR guidance

20+ years of Canadian distribution leadership