Russian Regions Receive Defibrillators With Voice Assistant
Compact defibrillators equipped with a voice guide are being distributed across Russian regions, allowing even non‑medical personnel to provide lifesaving aid in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
Shvabe Holding, part of the state corporation Rostec, has delivered 30 advanced AND A25 defibrillators to medical facilities in Sverdlovsk, Leningrad, Novosibirsk, and Moscow regions, as well as to the Republic of Tatarstan, Khanty‑Mansi Autonomous Area–Yugra, and Primorsky Krai.
The device is designed for critical cases of cardiac arrhythmia. It automatically analyzes a patient’s heart rhythm and determines whether defibrillation is required. Thanks to an intuitive interface, even people without formal medical training can use it, following detailed on-screen prompts.
The built-in voice assistant provides 84 separate instructions—guiding the user step by step on when to attach electrodes, start resuscitation, or perform chest compressions. Switching between adult and pediatric modes does not require changing electrodes, which saves crucial time.
The defibrillators are produced by the Ural Optical and Mechanical Plant named after E. S. Yalamov. They are cheaper than foreign analogues while offering compact size, simple operation, and rapid energy charging. According to developers, timely use of the device can increase a patient’s survival chances by 40 percent.
