The Rescue Sam is a semi-automatic external defibrillator designed for public use by people with little experience. It offers simple instructions for rescue operations, specifically designed to deal with situations of Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) and Ventricular Tachycardia. Compliant with the 2010 AHA/ERC Guidelines, it is an Italian-made product.

Technical features:
- Mode: semi-automatic
- Waveform: BTE (Truncated Exponential Biphasic) with Impedance Compensation
- Energy: 200 J fixed
- Charge control: automatic by software (arrhythmia detection system and charge control)
- Charging time: < 8 seconds with new battery
- Discharge delivery carrier: Adult plates in the anterior position (Lead II) or pediatric reduced-energy plates in the anterior-posterior position
- Voice instructions: voice and optical messages to guide the user during the intervention
- Self-tests: automatic, daily upon battery insertion
- Long battery life: Disposable 12Vdc 42 Ah, LiMnO2
- Battery capacity: 200 discharges or 4 hours of operation
- Event recording: first 60 minutes of ECG and events
- Dimensions - Weight: 30 x 28 x 9 h cm - 2.3 kg with battery

Equipment:
- Lithium battery
- Adult electrode set
- User manual