Campus AEDs
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are a powerful tool that can make a difference in a person’s life in the blink of an eye.
Emergency Instructions
If there’s a health emergency on campus your first step should be to always call 911 before any other actions are taken. After 911 has been dispatched, if you can locate an AED near you, simply follow the prompts that the AED gives.
Each step for using an AED is given to you when the AED is activated. Simply follow the steps.
Be The difference between life and death with an AED
How to Use an AED
Note: Only use on person experiencing cardiac arrest. Check for breathing by listening next to the patient's mouth and looking for chest movement. Use the defibrillator only if the patient is not responding, and not breathing or only gasping. If in doubt, use the defibrillator.
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Place down the defibrillator and open the lid to turn on. The defibrillator will guide you through the appropriate steps.
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Expose the patient’s chest and pull the loops on the electrode pads to peel the pads from the tray.
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Apply the pads to the patient's bare chest exactly as shown in the pictures on the pads. Be sure to press firmly so that the pads completely adhere to the patient's chest.
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Listen to the voice prompts and do not touch the patient unless instructed to do so.
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If the defibrillator heart rhythm analysis determines that a shock is needed, you will hear the voice command “EVERYONE CLEAR” and a shock will be applied. Do not touch the patient while a shock is being delivered.
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The defibrillator will instruct you to begin chest compressions. The defibrillator will provide instructions for hand placement during chest compressions, and 'tocks' at the correct compression rate. You may also be instructed to provide rescue breaths, depending on the settings for the defibrillator. Note: Do not remove the electrode pads from the patient's chest during chest compressions.
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Continue to follow the voice prompts and provide chest compressions when instructed until one of the following occurs: the patient begins breathing regularly or moving or emergency medical personnel arrive and tell you to stop.
Do not remove the pads or disconnect them from the defibrillator unless emergency medical personnel instruct you to do so.
