| LifePak Express | PowerHeart G3 | LifePak CR Plus | HeartStart FRx | |
| Manufacturer | Physio-Control | Cardiac Science | Physio-Control | Philips |
| SJA Retail Price | $1,310 | $1,799 | $1,799 | $1,998 |
| Price Includes: | ||||
| Owner's Manual | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Reference Guide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AED Adult Pads | 1 set | 2 sets | 2 sets | 1 set |
| Battery | Internal System | 1 battery pack | Internal System | 1 battery |
| Battery Charger | 1 | Not Applicable | 1 | Not Applicable |
| Standard Carrying Case | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Response Kit (gloves, pocket mask, scissors, razor, wipe) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||||
| Warranty | 5-year | 7-year | 8-year | 8-year |
| Extended Warranty | None | None | None | 10-year |
| Battery | Internal System | Inserted Battery | Internal System | Inserted Battery |
| Shelf-Life (Not in Unit) | Not Applicable | 4 years | Not Applicable | 5 years |
| Stand-By Life (in Unit) | Not Applicable | 4 years | Not Applicable | 4 years |
| Battery Charger Life | 2 years | Not Applicable | 2 years | Not Applicable |
| Battery Capacity | 40 shocks; 140 minutes | 290 Shocks | 30 shocks; 140 minutes | 200 shocks; 4 hours |
| Battery Price | N/A | $395 | N/A | $164 |
| Battery Charger Price | see Replacement Kit below | Not Applicable | see Replacement Kit below | Not Applicable |
| AED Pad/Electrode Life | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| AED Pad Price | see Replacement Kit below | $49.95 | see Replacement Kit below | $72 |
| Replacement Kit Price | $101.75 | Not Applicable | $122.30 | Not Applicable |
| Replacement Kit Includes | 1 set pads, 1 charger, instructions,and disposal unit | Not Applicable | 2 sets pads, 1 charger, instructions, and disposal unit | Not Applicable |
| Technical Specifications | ||||
| Height | 9.5 Inches (24.1cm) | 10.6 Inches (27cm) | 9.5 Inches (24.1cm) | 7.1 Inches (18cm) |
| Width | 8 Inches (20.3cm) | 12.4 Inches (31cm) | 8 Inches (20.3cm) | 8.9 Inches (22cm) |
| Depth | 4.2 Inches (10.7cm) | 3.3 Inches (8cm) | 4.2 Inches (10.7cm) | 2.4 Inches (6cm) |
| Weight (with battery and pads) | 4.5 lbs. (2.0kg) | 6.6 lbs. (3.1kg) | 4.5 lbs. (2.0kg) | 3.5 lbs. (1.5kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 32-122F (0-50C) | 32-122F (0-50C) | 32-122F (0-50C) | 32-122F (0-50C) |
| Altitude | 0-15,000ft | -500 to 15,000ft | 0-15,000ft | 0-15,000ft |
| Ingress Protection (against dust and water) | IPX4 | IP24 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Falling Height | 1 metre | 1 metre | 1 metre | 1 metre |
| Semi-Automated (push button to shock patient) |
Yes | Fully Automatic (no need to push button to shock) also available | Fully Automatic (no need to push button to shock) also available | Yes |
| Shock Delivery After CPR Interval | 9 - 15 seconds | 10 seconds | 9 - 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Escalating Energy | Low to Medium to High | Low to Medium to High | Low to Medium to High | Fixed |
| Therapy Range | Fixed | Variable (based on casualty's size) | Fixed | Fixed |
| Energy Delivered - Adult | 200J to 360J | 95 J to 351 J | 200J to 360J | 150 J |
| Energy Delivered - Infant/Child | 50J to 86J | 22J to 82 J | 50J to 86J | 50 J |
| Other Features | ||||
| CPR Coaching | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Metronome for CPR Compression | No | 100 beats per minute | No | 100 beats per minute |
| Text Screen | No | Yes | No | No |
| CPR Feedback device | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Visible Indicators | Readiness | Readiness, battery, service, and pad status | Readiness | Readiness |
| Languages Available | English or French | English or French | English or French | English or French |
| Automated Self Test | Daily, weekly, monthly | Daily, weekly, monthly | Daily, weekly, monthly | Daily, weekly, monthly |
| Functionality Test | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Insertion Test | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pad Integrity Test | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Charge Cycle Test | No | Weekly partial test; Monthly full test | No | Weekly partial test; Monthly full test |
| Pacemaker Pulse Detection | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rescue Data Storage | 20 minutes | 60 minutes | 20 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Data Transmission | InfraRed Wireless | Serial Port | InfraRed Wireless | InfraRed Wireless |
| Data Analysis | available license from manufacturer for sale | Software Included | available license from manufacturer for sale | $415 for software (single PC license) |
| Extras | ||||
| Infant/Child Pads | $115.50 | $99 | $115.50 | Not Applicable |
| Pediatric Key | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | $105 |
| Alarmed Wall Cabinet | $315.18 | $249 | $315.18 | $243 |
Technical Information for and Comparison of Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR+, Express, Cardiac Science Powerheart G3, and Philips Heartstart FRx Print
Modified on: Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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