AED Medical Direction

Lifeguard MD has partnered with MD Solutions International to provide medical authorization and AED program support services. AEDs are classified as medical devices that are regulated by the FDA and a physician’s prescription is required in order to purchase most AEDs. Many states have regulations requiring a Medical Director to oversee and authorize your AED Program. AED Medical Oversight Services include the following elements:

Prescription and authorization to purchase and use AEDs:

The FDA requires a prescription authorizing the purchase and use of most AEDs. MDSI’s physician will provide a prescription authorizing the purchase and use of an AED for each of your facilities. 

Provision of a standard AED Response Protocol and Incident Report form documents:

A standard AED Response Protocol will be provided as well as an Incident Report Form. If your organization has developed its own protocol and policy, MDSI can provide a review and approval of your documents. 

Assistance with State Regulatory Registration:

Your state or region may have regulatory requirements that our Physician will sign. MDSI staff will assist CPR Plus in determining if these requirements apply to your sites and completing the registration documentation if required. 

Ongoing support for your early defibrillation program:

MDSI’s staff and physicians are available during regular business hours to assist you via telephone and e-mail with your early defibrillation program questions. 24 x 7 MDSI staff telephone support after an AED event.  

Post event clinical review of event data and rescuer debriefing:

The physician will provide a comprehensive review of the event and provide feedback with a Physician Review Report to meet ongoing quality assurance practices. Responding to a cardiac arrest victim can be an emotional experience. MDSI’s Service Team is available to provide a telephone debriefing for responders to review the incident, provide reassurance and answer questions specific to the event on request.