Defibrillation Program Announcement

Columbia University has initiated a comprehensive life-saving device and training program to help save lives on campus in the event of cardiac health emergencies requiring the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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Facilities and Operations
April 26, 2018
A picture of a defibrillation device

Columbia Health has played a leading role in the development of the public access defibrillator program and will provide medical oversight upon implementation.  Medical professionals from Columbia Health will follow up on every instance of cardiac arrest and use of an AED unit on campus.

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