The first response to a medical emergency is the most important. Often times, first aid given at the scene can improve the victim’s chances of survival and a good recovery.
If you require an ambulance call 911 and give the dispatcher the following information:
Render assistance to others, only if you can do so safely, have been trained in first aid, and can utilize the proper personal protective equipment
Automatic Emergency Defibrillators
There are public Automatic Emergency Defibrillators (AED) located in various buildings on campus. AEDs are identified by and contained in a white box with a blue label. More information about UMaine’s AED program is online.
