First aid, how to use an AED, how to call an ambulance
what we can do
We don't know when, where, or what the cause of a serious accident that causes the heart to stop will be. The chances of survival drop sharply as time passes after the heart and breathing stop, but it is known that the chances of survival are roughly doubled if first aid such as CPR and an AED is administered. In Japan, it takes an average of nine minutes for an ambulance to arrive at the scene after a 110 call is made. It is important for bystanders to administer first aid first.
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 of whether you should call an ambulance or go to the hospital immediately.
Over the phone, a doctor, nurse, or counselor will understand the symptoms of your illness or injury and advise you on whether you should call an ambulance, whether you should rush to a hospital, and which medical institution you can visit.
*However, in the event of an emergency, do not hesitate to call 119 and request an ambulance.
Depending on the situation within the university, please contact Health Service Center (ext. 7712) or Student Support Division (ext. 2159).
If we are out of office outside of opening hours, please call the security office at the central gate (ext. 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