The move follows the recent Ministerial Regulation imposed by the Interior Ministry to elevate public safety, effective from 2 December onwards.

ZOLL MEDICAL, a leader in developing medical devices and software solutions that advance emergency care and help save lives from the US, is introducing 3 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) models to penetrate the Thai market. The international brand trusted by medical and emergency worldwide showcases the Real CPR Help® - an accelerator-based technology that guides lay rescuers in performing High-Quality CPR, the products certified with the US FDA / PMA standards. ZOLL MEDICAL estimates that demand for AEDs in Thailand will rise to 10,000 units following the Ministerial Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Interior, which requires Highrise Buildings and Public Buildings to install AED indoor effective 2 December onwards.

Mr. Nakhorn Pornnattavuttikul, Country Manager, ZOLL Medical (Thailand) Co., Ltd., said that "Thailand's Interior Ministry has issued the Ministerial Regulation that requires an owner or occupier of *Highrise Building and **Extra Large Building, described as Public Building, to allocate an area for the installation of Automated External Defibrillator or AED. Announced in the Government Gazette on 4 June 2021, the regulation will come into force after 180 days from the day following the date of its publication in the Government Gazette, or effective from 2 December 2021. This new regulation elevates public safety, especially for all residents in the High and Extra Large buildings, emergency patients, and those who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Each year, more than 54,000 sudden cardiac deaths occur in Thailand (or about 6 deaths every hour). If the AED is installed in an easy-to-reach location within a building, it will help save lives threatened by sudden cardiac arrest.

In response to the Thai government's policy, ZOLL MEDICAL, a leader in developing medical devices and software solutions that advance emergency care and help save lives from the US, introduces 3 selected models of AEDs that meet the diverse needs of users in different types of establishments. The brand showcases 40 years of experience in developing medical devices and software solutions in emergency care as well as its ***Real CPR Help® technology that gives rescuers at every experience level real-time data displaying depth and rate of compressions to provide High-Quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) possible for sudden cardiac arrest victims.

In Thailand, ZOLL introduces 3 selected models of AEDs, which are:

• The AED Plus: The AED Plus defibrillator can withstand many environmental conditions. The product features an automatic self-test capability, an integrated function of real-time CPR feedback that provides visual and audio prompts in the Thai language, and easy-to-place electrode pads for an adult adjustable for a child patient. The AED Plus defibrillator is suitable for a place requiring a few AED applications, such as restaurants, fitness centers, or stadiums. AED Plus comes with a 5-year warranty.

• AED 3: The ZOLL AED 3 screen features one-of-a-kind intuitive touchscreen capabilities, allowing quick access to AED information and enables configuration without the need for additional external devices or software. The product features visual and audible CPR feedback to the rescuer in Thai, Chinese, and English languages. It comes with Real CPR Help® technology, built-in WiFi connectivity that allows the rescuer to manage one or multiple ZOLL AED 3 units, It comes with a set of electrodes that can be used on adult and child patients. AED 3 offers a 6-year warranty.

• AED Powerheart G5: Designed for first-time responders as well as experienced rescuers, the Powerheart® G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) combines ease of use with advanced technology. Intellisense™ CPR (ICPR) offers real-time, guideline-driven feedback, while a dual-language feature helps ensure that all rescuers can deliver high-quality CPR to help save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim. AED Powerheart G5 comes with a 7-year warranty.

All 3 models of ZOLL AEDs have received Premarket Approval (PMA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More information about ZOLL AEDs can be found at https://www.zoll.com/products/ aeds/aeds-for-public-access or Tel. 02-275-5501.

"Currently, there are more than 30,000 units of AED installed in Thailand. Still, the figures are considered lower when compared to AED units used in other countries. The issuance of the Ministerial Regulation will facilitate the widespread application of AEDs and increase the survival rate. When buying an AED, buyers should consider a product certified by a trusted global agency that comes with effective functions and a good level of after-sales services, including a product warranty. All 3 models of the ZOLL AEDs introduced in Thailand feature user-friendly designs and are equipped with all recommended features. ZOLL delivers technology and software solutions that advance emergency care and benefits patients,” said Mr. Nakorn.