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Best AED for Restaurants

Front-of-house · Moisture-adjacent · Manager-led

Large gatherings, older diners, and hot, wet back-of-house zones define the risk. Front-of-house visibility and moisture-resistant ratings matter more than premium clinical features.

50+
Guest threshold (some states)
Varies
~65%
SCAs in men 45+
AHA 2023
IP55+
For kitchen proximity
Humidity
3 min
Round-trip coverage
AHA
"In a packed dining room, AED at the host stand vs back office = 60 seconds vs 4 minutes. That's life or death."
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Front-of-house deployment + humidity

Defibtech Lifeline View AED Products
Video Screen
Defibtech

Defibtech Lifeline View AED

· 4.7
· 39 reviews
Defibtech Lifeline VIEW Features Vibrant Video Demonstration. Lifeline coaching is simply unrivaled. The interactive display

SKU

DCF-A2360EN

FDA 510(k)

K163019

Manufacturer

Defibtech LLC

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$1,880.00
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Heartsine Samaritan PAD 360P Products
Fully Auto
HeartSine

Heartsine Samaritan PAD 360P

· 4.5
· 24 reviews
Experience the Award-Winning Design of the HeartSine 360P At just 2.4 pounds, the Samaritan PAD

SKU

SAM-360P

FDA 510(k)

PMA P160008

Manufacturer

HeartSine

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$1,651.10
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Philips HeartStart FRx AED 861304 Product
🏆 Editor's Pick
Philips

Philips HeartStart FRx

· 4.9
· 68 reviews
HeartStart FRx 861304 Features Defibrillation Guidance: The Philips HearStart FRx is equipped with calm, clear voice

SKU

861304

FDA 510(k)

K043002

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare

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$1,944
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  • 📍 Restaurant Guide

Mount, train, comply

Placement

Host stand or service bar

Mount at host stand or service bar — accessible from dining + kitchen. Avoid pure kitchen mount. Patios warrant a 2nd unit.
State Law

Public-assembly mandates

CT, MD, and parts of NY require AEDs for venues at certain guest thresholds. Check local health department rules.
Training

Managers + shift leads

Train every GM + shift lead + bartender. Calmest under pressure. Bundle with ServSafe for efficiency.
Liability

Insurance discount

Many commercial GL carriers offer 1–3% premium discounts for documented AED + CPR programs. Ask your broker.

Restaurant Operator Checklist

Verify state/municipal AED requirements
Mount at host stand or service bar
Train all managers + shift leads + bartenders
AED signage at entry + device cabinet
Monthly inspection (or self-test model)
Document training + maintenance for insurance
IP55+ for kitchen-adjacent placement
Ask GL broker about premium discount
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