I once walked past an AED in a gym and thought, “That thing looks like a first-aid kit from a sci-fi movie.” But then I saw a video of a father being saved by one at a little league game. The cost suddenly felt irrelevant. We spend money on smartwatches that count our steps and espresso machines that make us feel fancy. A defib costs as much as a few nice dinners out. It’s not about the price tag; it’s about the story that doesn’t end too early.
So whether you buy one for your home, lobby for one at your workplace, or just take a ten-minute course to know how to use it, remember this: the best defibrillator is the one that’s there when you need it. And that’s a bargain you can’t put a dollar sign on.
