The mean listed price of automated external defibrillators across 11 countries was $2,144.5, far exceeding the modeled cost-effectiveness threshold of $65 for in-home use.
Current global distributor prices for home-use AEDs far exceed modeled cost-effectiveness thresholds, making widespread private ownership unrealistic and supporting a prescription-based approach for high-risk individuals.
Absolute Event Rate: 2144.5% vs 65%
Fijačko et al. (Thu,) conducted a letter in Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (n=90). Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) vs. Cost-effectiveness threshold was evaluated on Mean listed price (USD). The mean listed price of automated external defibrillators across 11 countries was $2,144.5, far exceeding the modeled cost-effectiveness threshold of $65 for in-home use.