Environmental Health and Safety

AED Program Information

The University’s Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program was established and enhanced to support the campus commitment to emergency preparedness and the health and safety of the campus community. The primary objective of the program is to ensure that an AED can be applied to a cardiac arrest victim within five minutes of the incident. This interval is essential, as research demonstrates that early defibrillation substantially increases survival rates.

In its most recent enhancement, the University, in partnership with the AED Committee, Environmental Health and Safety Department, and Institutional Leadership, sought to increase both the accessibility and effectiveness of AEDs. Devices are deployed at University Police staffed locations across campus, including within police response vehicles. These locations were strategically selected to maximize coverage and improve response times. Placement with University Police ensures that AEDs are used by individuals with proper CPR/AED training and who are positioned to facilitate rapid notification of local emergency medical services. This deployment also supports accurate use reporting and record maintenance, as required by state regulations.

AED locations are indicated on Campus Maps and include the following sites:

  • CALS Building, Wellness Center
  • Seton Building, First Floor University Police Desk
  • Human Development Center, First Floor University Police Desk
  • Allied Health and School of Nursing Building, First Floor University Police Desk
  • Resource Center Building, First Floor University Police Desk
  • Roman Parking Garage, Third Floor University Police Command Center
  • Residence Hall Building, Second Floor University Police Desk
  • School of Dentistry Clinic Building (maintained and accessed by clinic staff)
  • University Police Response Vehicles (3 total)

Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to become familiar with AED locations on campus.

In the event of a medical emergency requiring AED use, University Police should be notified at the nearest AED site, by calling 568-8999, or via the LSU Shield App.