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AutoPulse batteries carry shocking costs
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A life-saving band that delivers chest compressions as a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device is useless without batteries. Warren County EMS director Preston Denney has received committee approval to purchase batteries as needed. The rechargeable batteries are $800 each.
Warren County EMS could spend up to $8,000 on 10 life-saving batteries. “We are going to have to buy batteries for the AutoPulses,” said EMS director Preston Denney. “The batteries are $800 each.