Welch Allyn AED 10(TM) Updated to Comply with 2005 AHA Guidelines

Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., May 18, 2006 -- Welch Allyn, a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced that all new models of its Welch Allyn AED 10 automated external defibrillators with CPR assist feature will fully incorporate and comply with American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (G2005). In addition, the company said the G2005 models will also comply with the newly released International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines as well as the recently released European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation. In meeting these guidelines, the Welch Allyn AED 10 now supports the new recommendation of a universal compression-to-ventilation ratio of 30:2 for single rescuers. The device's recorded audio instructions have been updated to reflect this change.

"While the American Heart Association states that the use of previous guideline standards are neither unsafe nor ineffective, we will give current owners of the AED 10 the opportunity and flexibility to change their defibrillation shock cycle and CPR protocols in step with their own program implementation schedule," explained Adrian Alvarez, Welch Allyn's director of marketing for defibrillation products. "Once they are ready to implement G2005 practices, Welch Allyn will be ready to partner with them to meet their program needs."

Featuring the latest advances in defibrillation technology, Welch Allyn's AED 10 is the ideal device for very basic response. Clear audible instructions and visual prompts on a large high-resolution display, as well as a color-coded defibrillation pad, are among the features that make the AED 10 easy to use by minimally trained first responders.

The unit, which weighs only 3.5 pounds, can be housed in a quick-deployment configuration that may include a compact wall cabinet, mounting bracket, or wall rack to meet a facility's specific storage needs. One high-performance lithium battery powers the AED 10. The device is backed by a five-year limited warranty that includes loaner service.

For more information about the new American Heart Association 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, visit the AHA website at www.americanheart.org. For information on the European Resuscitation Council's Guidelines for Resuscitation, visit www.erc.edu.

About Welch Allyn

Welch Allyn, Inc. was founded in 1915 and is today a leading manufacturer of innovative medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, cardiac defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, and miniature precision lamps. Headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York, USA, Welch Allyn employs more than 2,300 people and has numerous manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities located throughout the world. Additional information on Welch Allyn and its products may be found at www.welchallyn.com.

About Redding Medical

Redding Medical is a direct distributor of Welch Allyn products. You may purchase the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs on our website at:  www.reddingmedical.com   Redding Medical has been serving the medical community since 1975.