| Homes and private residences | Family members, visitors, and bystanders with limited or no previous experience | Fully automatic operation, clear voice prompts, simple visual instructions, and an easy-to-open adult electrode package | Simple activation, understandable instructions, compact storage, and readiness indicators that are easy to check | Store in an accessible, dry location; check the status indicator, battery, electrodes, and expiry dates according to the user manual |
| Schools and childcare facilities | Teachers, administrators, coaches, school nurses, and trained first-aid personnel | Adult and child/infant treatment capability through dedicated pediatric electrodes or a clearly identified pediatric setting | Pediatric compatibility, clear age or weight guidance, durable carrying case, and audible CPR instructions | Use a written emergency plan, provide staff training, and ensure the device can be reached quickly during school and sports activities |
| Offices and commercial buildings | Employees, security staff, facility managers, and designated responders | Fast start-up, clear prompts, visible status display, wall-mount or cabinet compatibility, and adult electrodes | Placement near high-traffic areas, accessibility during working hours, alarm or cabinet options where appropriate, and local emergency-service coordination | Assign responsibility for inspections, document maintenance, and keep access clear at all times |
| Sports centers and gyms | Fitness staff, coaches, lifeguards, and other trained personnel | Rapid access, strong audible prompts, clear CPR guidance, durable carrying case, and protection suitable for an active environment | Resistance to dust and moisture appropriate to the location, visibility from activity areas, and compatibility with local emergency procedures | Place near reception or pool areas without exposing the unit to unnecessary heat, water, or impact; inspect after heavy use |
| Outdoor and public-access locations | Members of the public, police, security personnel, and community responders | Fully automatic operation, high-visibility storage, clear multilingual or pictorial guidance, and a protective case or cabinet | Environmental operating range, ingress protection appropriate to the cabinet location, vandal resistance, and reliable status monitoring | Use a climate-controlled cabinet when required; provide signage, location mapping, emergency access, and routine inspections |
| Industrial and construction sites | Safety officers, trained first-aiders, supervisors, and onsite medical teams | Rugged construction, protective case, visible readiness indicator, loud prompts, and electrodes suitable for emergency access | Resistance to dust, vibration, temperature variation, and moisture as defined by the manufacturer’s specifications | Position near high-risk work zones, protect from contamination, and include the device in occupational safety drills |
| Healthcare and professional response teams | Clinicians, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and other licensed professionals | Automatic mode with optional manual or advisory functions where permitted, synchronized data recording, and compatible accessories | Clinical workflow, ECG or event-data review, interoperability, pediatric capability, electrode connectivity, and applicable regulatory requirements | Select according to professional protocols, cleaning requirements, staff competency, and medical-device maintenance procedures |
| Transport and remote locations | Flight crews, vessel crews, expedition teams, and remote-site responders | Lightweight design, secure carrying case, long standby capability, clear prompts, and reliable operation across the expected temperature range | Weight, battery availability, environmental limits, storage security, communications planning, and access during movement | Protect from extreme temperatures and impact; carry replacement supplies and follow transport-specific safety procedures |
