Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) devices have been installed throughout the University campuses for use in emergency situations. They are easy to operate by any person with or without training. They are used when a casualty has a serious cardiac rhythm disturbance causing unconsciousness, such as a heart attack.
An AED is built to conduct an initial assessment on the casualty. Once it has been setup correctly, the AED will automatically assess whether a shock is required and will not initiate this unless the casualty is experiencing a serious cardiac rhythm disturbance.
Completing a Primary Survey on the casualty is a quick way to identify if an AED is required and a training video is available online.
| Campus location | AED location |
| Square 3 | Inside Security and Safety Centre |
| Square 5 | In the alcove along the walkway between Squares 4 and 5 |
| Essex Sport Arena | Outside the first aid room inside the Arena |
| Sports Centre | Outside first aid room, next to reception |
| Outdoor Sports Courts | Near to the entrance of the all-weather courts, opposite the multi-storey |
| Sports Pavilion | Outside the changing rooms, next to playing fields |
| William Morris Tower | Next to the entrance to William Morris Tower, near North Towers car park |
| South Courts Accommodation | Outside wall of the Accommodation Office, near Harwich Court |
| The Copse Accommodation |
Outside wall of Derwent FM Office |
| University Quays Accommodation |
Next to the entrance to the laundrette |
| Campus location | AED location |
| Gateway Building | Main reception area |
| University Square | Common room |
| Clifftown Theatre | Main reception area |
| Campus location | AED location |
| Corbett Theatre |
Foyer |
| Roding House | Main reception area |
No – the defibrillator will guide you through what to do with simple voice instructions and visual prompts. Anyone can safely use a defibrillator. Do not wait for the emergency services to arrive to start treating the casualty.
Yes - All makes of defibrillator will provide voice instructions or visual prompts instructing you what to do, from performing CPR to attaching the pads.
Any defibrillator can be used by anyone with no training.