An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a lightweight, battery-powered piece of medical equipment that can be potentially lifesaving. An AED is used to treat ventricular fibrillation, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. Anyone is a potential victim of sudden cardiac arrest, man or woman, young or old. Survival of a sudden cardiac arrest is related to how quickly a victim is defibrillated. AED units are seen in most public places such as libraries, swimming pools, airports, shopping malls... and OLGC.

OLGC has six AED units located in the following areas:

* Narthex of the Church (close to De Sales Hall)

* Preschool, Room E (De Sales Hall lower level)

* St. Joseph Center (in the stairwell going up to the second floor)

* School outside the Health Clinic (close to the main entrance)

* School outside the gym

* School, 2^nd floor, by the elevator close to the resource and math rooms

These AED units are only lifesaving if people are trained in CPR and AED use. Trained responders are the key to potentially saving another person's life. Consider enrolling in a CPR/AED class soon!