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AED requirements in Canada are set at both the federal and provincial level, and, of course, are subject to change. This section covers Health Canada medical device licensing, provincial workplace and construction site obligations, registration and maintenance duties, and the liability questions that come with owning an AED. Helpful guidance for health and safety managers, facility owners, property managers and business owners.

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Connected features are useful, but the reason for installing an AED is to help someone in cardiac arrest. A person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally needs an immediate response: call 911, begin CPR and use an AED as soon as it arrives. The AED evaluates the rhythm and determines whether a shock is appropriate. Some cardiac arrests do not involve a shockable rhythm. Responders need to continue following the CPR instructions even when the device advises no shock. For a school board, municipality or business with several sites, each location needs a workable plan. The employee who retrieves the AED should not have to call head office to find a key. Equipment access and staff familiarity belong in the same review as pricing and connectivity.

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