First aid, how to use an AED, how to call an ambulance
what we can do
Serious accidents that cause cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and for any unknown reason. The chances of survival decrease rapidly with time after cardiac and respiratory arrest, but it is known that the chances of survival roughly double with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid such as the use of an AED. In Japan, it takes an average of 9 minutes for an ambulance to arrive at the scene after a 119 call is made. Therefore, it is crucial for bystanders to provide first aid as soon as possible.
How to use an AED
AED is an abbreviation for Automated External Defibrillator, which is a medical device that automatically measures and analyzes electrocardiograms, and delivers an electric shock (defibrillation) to victims in a state of cardiac arrest (ventricular fibrillation) when the heart goes into spasms and loses its ability to pump blood, thereby restoring the heart to a normal rhythm. Our university has installed Asahi Kasei Zoll Medical AEDs in 28 locations on campus.
救急車を呼ぶか判断に迷ったら救急安心センター【＃7119】または【06-6582-7119】
This is a telephone consultation service where you can receive advice from experts when you suddenly become ill or injured and are unsure whether you should call an ambulance or go to the hospital immediately.
A doctor, nurse, or counselor will understand the symptoms of your illness or injury over the phone and advise you on whether you should call an ambulance, whether you should rush to a hospital, and which medical institution you can go to for treatment.
*However, in an emergency, do not hesitate to call 119 and request an ambulance.
Depending on the situation at the university, please contact Health Service Center (extension 7712) or the Student Affairs Division (extension 2159).
If we are out of office outside of business hours, please call the security guard room at the main gate (extension 3006) to arrange for an ambulance.
When calling an ambulance
- Inform them that it is an emergency
- Tell the address where you want the ambulance to come
- Communicate symptoms of someone who is unwell
- Inform the age of the sick person
- Tell us your name and contact information