Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)
Abnormal heart rhythm is the cause of most sudden cardiac arrests. When the heart rhythm becomes chaotic, often without warning, the heart will stop abruptly. The American Heart Association (AHA) states that survival from sudden cardiac arrest depends directly on the speed in administering a defibrillation shock in an attempt to restore normal heart function.
The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Program provides public access to university maintained AEDs for use in the event of a cardiac emergency. The AED Program establishes protocols for training, use, and maintenance of AEDs located on George Mason University property. A complete list of the location of AED on George Mason University Campuses is provided below.
In the event that an AED is used, an AED Incident Report form must be completed and submitted to EHS.
AED Locations
Below is a list of AED locations on all George Mason University campuses. Click on a campus location to view AED locations on that campus.
AED Locations on Fairfax Campus
| Building | Floor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic and Fitness Center | LL | Lifeguard Office |
| Aquatic and Fitness Center | 1 | Reception Desk |
| Center for the Arts | 1 | North Lobby - Restrooms |
| Central Heating and Cooling Plant | 1 | Room 1A |
| de Laski Performing Arts Building | 3 | Ballet Hall |
| Fenwick Library | 1 | Between A & B Wing |
| Field House | 1 | Front Desk |
| Harris Theatre | 1 | Entry Door Facing SUB I |
| Innovation Hall | 3 | Elevator and Staircase |
| Johnson Center | 3 | Center Atrium |
| Johnson Center | G | Between Theater and Jazzman's |
| Krasnow Institute | 2 | Elevator Lobby |
| Mason Global Center | 1 | Main Lobby |
| Mason Hall | 3 | Elevator Lobby |
| Merten Hall | 1 | Elevator Lobby |
| Merten Hall | 4 | Elevatory Lobby |
| Nguyen Engineering Building | 2 | Elevator Lobby |
| Nottoway Annex | 1 | Main Lobby |
| EagleBank Center | 1 | 1st Floor Hallway |
| EagleBank Center | Concourse | First-Aid Station |
| EagleBank Center | Concourse | Police Office |
| Recreation and Athletic Complex | 1 | Main Lobby |
| Recreation and Athletic Complex | 2 | Racquetball Courts |
| Research Hall | 1 | Main Lobby |
| Research Hall | 3 | Main Hallway |
| Skyline Fitness | 1 | Front Desk |
| Skyline Fitness | 2 | Fitness Room Near Exit |
| Southside DIning | 2 | Cashiers Stand |
| Student Union Building I (SUB I) | 2 | Main Stairs |
| The Hub (SUB II) | 2 | Main Entrance Near Restrooms |
| Thompson Hall | 1 | Main Lobby |
AED Locations on the Science and Technology Campus
| Building | Floor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Research Laboratory | 1 | Hallway Near Room 1018 |
| Biomedical Research Laboratory | 1 | Containment Room |
| Biomedical Research Laboatory | 1 | Containment Room |
| Bull Run Hall | 1 | Information Desk |
| Bull Run Hall | 3 | Bathrooms |
| Discovery Hall | 1 | Security Desk |
| Discovery Hall | 3 | Hallway |
| Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center | 1 | Room 127 |
| Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center | 2 | Cardio Room |
| Hylton Performing Arts Center | 1 | Behind Ticket Office |
| Occoquan Building | 1 | Verizon Auditorium |
| Occoquan Building | 3 | Elevator Lobby |
AED Locations on Arlington Campus
| Building | Floor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Hall | B2 | Elevator Lobby |
| Founders Hall | 1 | Main Stairs |
| Founders Hall | 2 | Main Stairs |
| Founders Hall | 5 | Elevator Lobby |
| Founders Hall | 6 | Elevator Lobby |
| Hazel Hall | B1 | Hallway across from Police Office |
| Metropolitan Building | 5 | Hall at 5093 |
| Metropolitan Building | 5 | Hall at 5001 |
| Metropolitan Building | 5 | Elevator Lobby |