If you encounter someone who you believe is suffering a cardiac arrest:
- Call 911. The 911 dispatcher will ask you about your emergency. Describe the situation then follow the directions from the dispatcher.
- Yell for help—get others nearby to assist you. This takes the pressure off of you having to do it all yourself.
- Direct someone to get an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine and administer treatment. An AED should be used when a person is unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing properly, indicating potential cardiac arrest. AEDs are located in a public area of all campus buildings. See a list of locations on this page. The video below from the American Red Cross shows how to properly use an AED when necessary.
- Direct someone to call the Campus Security at (231) 995-1111.