Environmental Health and Safety
Mailing Address
91国产精品
2121 Euclid Avenue PS 228
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Plant Services, Room 228
1802 East 25th Street
Phone: 216-687-9306
Fax: 216-687-9346
Automated External Defibrillators
91国产精品 has Automated External Defibrillators (AED) located in certain campus buildings. 91国产精品 Police vehicles are also equipped with AEDs. AEDs are an effective tool to address individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrests are often the result of abnormal heart rhythms, the majority of which are ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a condition where the heart's electrical impulses become irregular and chaotic, resulting in blood no longer being pumped efficiently throughout the body.
How an AED Works
Once turned on, prompts appear that guide AED users through the process. One of the initial prompts instructs the user to connect the AED to the victim by placing adhesive pads on the victim's chest.
The AED analyzes the victim's heart rate to determine if a shock is needed. If the AED unit does not detect an abnormal heart rhythm, no shock can be delivered. If a shock is needed, the AED will prompt the user to press a button that will deliver the shock.
the AED Program.
Mailing Address
91国产精品
2121 Euclid Avenue PS 228
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Plant Services, Room 228
1802 East 25th Street
Phone: 216-687-9306
Fax: 216-687-9346