TrackmyAED
How Expert AED Management Keeps 97.9% of Our Managed AEDs Rescue-Ready
Buying an automated external defibrillator is only the beginning of an effective AED program.
The real question is this:
Will your AED be rescue-ready on the day someone actually needs it?
TrackMyAED is AED4Life's Canadian AED management program, designed to help organizations monitor their AEDs, replacement pads, batteries, inspections, locations and other critical program information. Today, we manage more than 70,000 AEDs annually and currently maintain a 97.9% rescue-ready rate across the AEDs we manage.
And we are actively working with the remaining 2.1% to help resolve outstanding readiness issues.
That distinction matters.
AED management should not simply be software that sends an email. It should be an ongoing process designed to identify issues, communicate them, document them and help get the AED back to rescue-ready status.
At AED4Life, that's what TrackMyAED is built to do.
What Does It Mean for an AED to Be Rescue-Ready?
A rescue-ready AED is an AED that is appropriately maintained and prepared for emergency use according to the applicable manufacturer's instructions, including attention to device status, batteries, electrode pads and required maintenance.
Health Canada specifically advises AED owners to check their devices regularly, follow manufacturer maintenance schedules, verify AED status, inspect pads and accessories, and check batteries.
That means placing an AED on the wall and forgetting about it is not an AED management program.
An AED may remain unused for years. During that time:
- Electrode pads can expire.
- Batteries can reach replacement dates or require attention.
- An AED can indicate a fault or service condition.
- Supplies can be removed.
- An AED can be moved without the program administrator being notified.
- An inspection can be missed.
- Employees responsible for the AED can change.
- An AED can be used in an emergency and require replacement supplies.
- Program records can become outdated.
Health Canada warns that if service prompts are not addressed, an AED may not be ready during an emergency.
That is precisely why ongoing AED management matters.
Are AEDs Always Ready When Someone Needs Them?
No organization should assume that an AED is ready simply because it is mounted on a wall.
Published research has identified significant gaps involving public-access AED availability and accessibility. One registry-based study found that, among cardiac arrests covered by a registered AED, fewer than half of those AEDs were accessible at the time of the cardiac arrest.
That study addressed accessibility rather than the mechanical readiness of every AED, so it should not be interpreted to mean that exactly 50% of AEDs everywhere are defective or unmaintained.
The broader lesson, however, is important:
Installing an AED does not automatically create an effective AED program.
An AED program requires oversight.
Heart & Stroke also recommends quality assurance for AED programs, including routine inspection and maintenance of the AED, data collection, evaluation and review after an AED is used.
For organizations responsible for protecting employees, visitors, students or members of the public, those recommendations should be taken seriously.
What Makes TrackMyAED Different?
There are many companies that can say they offer an AED management system.
A more important question is:
Who is actually helping you manage your AEDs?
TrackMyAED combines technology with the experience and support of AED4Life, a Canadian company that has specialized in automated external defibrillation since 2004.
We don't look at AED management as simply entering serial numbers into a database.
We look at it as an ongoing readiness program.
More Than 70,000 AEDs Managed Annually
TrackMyAED now manages more than 70,000 AEDs annually.
That scale gives our team extensive real-world experience managing AED fleets across different manufacturers, locations, industries and organizational structures.
A company with five AEDs has different administrative needs from a national organization managing 500.
TrackMyAED is designed to support both.
97.9% Currently Rescue-Ready
Our current TrackMyAED data shows that 97.9% of the AEDs we manage are rescue-ready.
We believe that number is important.
But the other number is equally important: 2.1%.
We don't simply ignore those AEDs.
Our objective is to identify outstanding issues and actively work with the organizations responsible for those devices to help move them back into rescue-ready status.
A readiness dashboard is useful.
Taking action on what the dashboard tells you is what matters.
Why Is Human Expertise Important in AED Management?
Technology can identify an upcoming expiry date.
Experienced AED professionals can help determine what needs to happen next.
That difference becomes particularly important for organizations managing different AED manufacturers and models.
Replacement requirements are not identical across every AED.
Different devices can have different:
- Electrode pad configurations
- Battery systems
- Replacement intervals
- Self-test indicators
- Pediatric capabilities
- Accessories
- Inspection procedures
- Manufacturer recommendations
TrackMyAED supports Health Canada-approved AED brands and gives organizations a centralized way to manage their programs while having access to a team that understands AED equipment.
Software can send a reminder. Expertise helps turn that reminder into action.
What Does TrackMyAED Monitor?
Depending on the program and service level, TrackMyAED can help organizations centralize and manage important information including:
AED Identification
Organizations can maintain information such as:
- AED manufacturer
- Model
- Serial number
- Facility
- Physical location
- Responsible contacts
- Narcan Kits
- First Aid Kits
This becomes particularly valuable for organizations with multiple buildings, branches or operating locations.
Electrode Pad Expiration
AED electrode pads have manufacturer-defined expiry dates.
TrackMyAED helps monitor these dates so replacement needs can be identified before an expired set of pads becomes an emergency discovery.
Explore AED4Life replacement AED pads.
AED Batteries
AED batteries also require ongoing attention.
Battery systems vary by manufacturer and AED model, making accurate equipment records important.
Organizations can find replacement products through AED4Life's AED battery collection.
Routine Inspections
Regular inspections provide another layer of protection.
Health Canada recommends regular AED checks, including verification of device status, pads, accessories and batteries.
Heart & Stroke's AED maintenance checklist similarly includes checking the battery, status/service indicator, visual or audible service alarms, pads and expiry dates.
Centralized Reporting
For a safety manager overseeing dozens or hundreds of AEDs, a spreadsheet can quickly become difficult to maintain.
A centralized AED management platform gives authorized administrators greater visibility into their program.
Instead of asking:
"Does anyone know when the pads expire at our Calgary office?"
the goal is to have that information documented and accessible.
Why Does AED Readiness Matter So Much?
Sudden cardiac arrest is extremely time-sensitive.
Health Canada notes that early CPR and defibrillation within the first few minutes can substantially improve the chance of survival.
An AED therefore has one fundamental purpose:
To be available and ready when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest.
A device that cannot be accessed, has an unresolved service issue or has not been properly maintained undermines the investment an organization made when it purchased the AED.
That is why AED4Life believes organizations should think beyond AED ownership and focus on AED readiness.
What Are the Risks of Managing AEDs with Spreadsheets?
A spreadsheet may work when an organization has one or two AEDs.
It becomes increasingly difficult as a program grows.
Imagine an organization with:
- 75 facilities
- 200 AEDs
- Multiple AED models
- Hundreds of sets of pads
- Different battery replacement requirements
- Multiple local inspectors
- Employees changing positions
- Devices being relocated
- Different expiry dates every month
Now multiply that over several years.
The challenge is no longer purchasing AEDs.
It is managing the lifecycle of the entire fleet.
TrackMyAED creates a centralized system designed specifically around that challenge.
What Should Organizations Look for in an AED Management Provider?
Don't evaluate an AED management program only by its software features.
Ask the provider:
- How many AEDs do you actively manage?
- What percentage of your managed AEDs are currently rescue-ready?
- What happens when an AED is identified as not rescue-ready?
- Do you understand multiple AED manufacturers and models?
- Can you help us source the correct replacement pads and batteries?
- Can the program scale across multiple locations?
- Do we have access to actual AED specialists when we need assistance?
- How long has your organization worked in the AED industry?
Those questions separate an AED database from an AED management partner.
Trust the Experts Behind TrackMyAED
AED4Life has specialized in AED programs since 2004.
Our objective isn't simply to sell an AED and move on.
We want that AED to remain ready throughout its service life.
That's why TrackMyAED has become such an important part of what we do.
More than 70,000 AEDs managed annually.
97.9% currently rescue-ready.
Active support focused on helping address the remaining 2.1%.
Those numbers represent something larger than software.
They represent ongoing attention to AED readiness.
Learn more about TrackMyAED and how AED4Life can help manage one AED, hundreds of AEDs or an entire national fleet.
Frequently Asked Questions About TrackMyAED
What is TrackMyAED?
TrackMyAED is AED4Life's AED management platform for monitoring AED information, inspections, accessory expiry dates, locations and overall program readiness.
How many AEDs does TrackMyAED manage?
AED4Life currently manages more than 70,000 AEDs annually through its management program.
What is TrackMyAED's current rescue-ready rate?
As of August 22, 2026, 97.9% of the AEDs managed through TrackMyAED are currently classified as rescue-ready, with the team actively working with customers to address the remaining 2.1%.
Can TrackMyAED manage multiple AED brands?
Yes. TrackMyAED is designed to support Health Canada-approved AEDs across multiple manufacturers.
Can TrackMyAED manage a large corporate AED fleet?
Yes. Centralized AED management is particularly valuable for corporations, municipalities, school boards and other organizations operating AEDs across multiple locations.
Does an AED still need to be inspected?
Yes. An AED management platform does not replace manufacturer-required inspections, maintenance or physical checks. Organizations should follow the instructions and maintenance recommendations for their specific AED.
The Bottom Line
Buying an AED protects people only when the AED remains accessible, properly maintained and ready for emergency use.
TrackMyAED combines centralized technology, proactive monitoring and AED4Life's decades of Canadian AED experience to help organizations maintain that readiness.
When comparing AED management programs, don't ask only whether a provider has software.
Ask about the results behind it.
70,000+ AEDs managed annually.
97.9% currently rescue-ready.
A team actively working on the remaining 2.1%.
That's the standard we believe AED management should strive for.
Take the Next Step
Learn about TrackMyAED: Explore TrackMyAED
AED equipment: Shop Health Canada-approved AEDs
Replacement supplies: AED accessories, pads and batteries
Contact AED4Life to request a quote or book a consultation for a single-site or national AED management program.
For additional guidance, review Health Canada's AED maintenance guidance and Heart & Stroke's recommendations for AED program maintenance and quality assurance.
