::. AED Program

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can assist persons experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Applied electrical shocks from a portable emergency AED can restore normal cardiac rhythm until paramedics arrive on-site.

The Community Health Branch, DOHS, ORS54 manages the public access defibrillation program in NIH facilities both on and off-campus.

The objective of NIH’s public access defibrillator program is to provide AEDs for use by lay-responders in the event of a cardiac emergency involving employees or visitors. The training and participation of NIH community members is a vital component of this program. NIH federal and non-federal employees that are committed to being part of an AED response team in their work area should contact the AED Program Manager to sign up for training. Also, federal and non-federal employees can register for the Heartsaver/AED class presented by Occupational Medical Services (OMS). To register for the OMS course, visit the DOHS website at: http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/cpr_training.htm.

For additional information about this program contact the AED Program Manager in the Community Health Branch, DOHS, ORS at (301) 496-2960.