Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

According to the American Heart Association’s 2022 update on cardiovascular health, instances of out-of-hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) continue to rise in the United States coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and communities of color. The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) strives to increase survivability for those suffering from SCA by spreading awareness and broadening public access to Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices on campus. These devices are intended to provide a lifesaving bridge during the critical minutes between the onset of SCA and the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel.