Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Automatic Defibrillator (1)

For workplaces, schools and community venues building their first response capability, the Powerheart G5 is an automated external defibrillator (AED) built for rescuers of any experience level. It reads the patient's heart rhythm, and on the fully automatic model delivers a shock by itself when a shockable rhythm is detected. Intellisense CPR gives real-time voice and text feedback on compression quality during the rescue.

The Powerheart G5 from Cardiac Science pairs a guided rescue experience with a rugged build. RescueCoach prompts move the rescuer step by step and advance only once each task is complete, so an untrained bystander is walked through the sequence rather than left to guess. ICPR measures each compression and prompts the rescuer to adjust toward the rate and depth set out in current resuscitation guidelines.

The unit carries an IP55 ingress-protection rating against dust and water and is built to handle extreme temperatures, altitude and vibration. It stores up to 90 minutes of rescue data, retrievable by USB cable or memory stick for post-event review. A Rescue Ready indicator shows battery, pad and device readiness at a glance, so a quick look confirms the AED is set to go.

The G5 is sold in two response modes: fully automatic, which delivers the shock on its own, and semi-automatic, which prompts the rescuer to press the shock button. Both carry the same price. Paediatric capability is available with the separate G5 paediatric pads for children under 8 years, which the manufacturer also frames as under about 25kg. The AED range here sits next to every other major brand, so the choice is driven by the venue and the rescuer, not by one supplier's stock, with phone advice on 03 5443 2239 from people who handle these units daily.

Features

• Fully automatic model delivers a shock by itself when it detects a shockable heart rhythm
• Intellisense CPR gives real-time voice and text feedback on compression quality
• RescueCoach prompts advance only as each rescue task is completed
• IP55 rating for dust and water, built for extreme temperature, altitude and vibration
• Stores up to 90 minutes of rescue data, retrievable by USB cable or memory stick
• Rescue Ready indicator shows battery, pad and device status at a glance
• Paediatric-capable with the separate G5 paediatric defibrillation pads

Specifications

• Brand: Cardiac Science
• Model: Powerheart G5 Automatic Defibrillator
• Variants: Fully Automatic (SKU 126991), Semi Automatic (SKU 126990)
• Ingress protection: IP55 (dust and water)
• Data storage: up to 90 minutes of rescue data (USB cable or memory stick)
• Defibrillation pads: non-polarised Intellisense, 2-year shelf life
• Battery: Intellisense Lithium, 4-year shelf life
• Paediatric use: with separate G5 paediatric pads, children under 8 years (manufacturer figure: under about 25kg)

What's in the box

• 1 x Powerheart G5 Automatic Defibrillator (fully automatic or semi-automatic, as selected)

Usage

Mount the AED where it is visible and reachable, and check the Rescue Ready indicator on a routine schedule so battery and pads stay in date. In a rescue, switch the unit on and follow the spoken and on-screen prompts. The G5 analyses the heart rhythm and, on the fully automatic model, delivers the shock itself when one is needed; the semi-automatic model prompts the rescuer to press the shock button. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use that ship with the device.

Care and storage

Store the unit in its mounted location at room temperature and keep pads and battery within their shelf life. The Intellisense pads carry a 2-year shelf life and the Intellisense Lithium battery a 4-year shelf life from installation. This product is eligible for road shipping only.

Compliance

This AED's ARTG status has not yet been confirmed for this listing, so no ARTG claim is made here. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use supplied with the device.

Common questions

What is the difference between fully automatic and semi-automatic? The fully automatic model delivers the shock by itself once a shockable rhythm is detected; the semi-automatic model prompts the rescuer to press the shock button. Both are the same price and use the same pads.

Can it be used on children? Yes, with the separate G5 paediatric defibrillation pads, which reduce the energy delivered for a child under 8 years (the manufacturer also frames this as under about 25kg).

Does it help with CPR? Yes. Intellisense CPR measures each compression and gives real-time voice and text feedback, prompting the rescuer to adjust toward the rate and depth set out in current resuscitation guidelines.

The full AED range sits in the defibrillators collection, and for workplaces weighing up training alongside the hardware, see why defibrillator training matters in high-risk workplaces.