Accidents

First aid

  1. Make the situation safe – stop the accident.
  2. Assess the victim (ABC approach)
    Airways (Are airways unobstructed?)
    Breathing (Is breathing sufficient?)
    C
    irculation (Is circulation sufficient?)
  3. Perform life-saving first aid: life-threatening situations
  4. Call for help. Call 112 for external assistance. Meet the ambulance at the entrance and lead the way.
  5. Perform first aid: non-life threatening injuries
  6. If possible, call AU’s internal emergency number: 8715 1617

Safety Points and defibrillators

The Safety Points contain:

  • A number of plasters
  • First-aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Defibrillator


A defibrillator is a portable, battery-powered machine. By administering an electric shock, the defibrillator can get a heart which has stopped pumping blood around the body to start pumping normally again. It is not possible to use a defibrillator incorrectly, and it is easy to use.

Aarhus University has purchased and installed 65 defibrillators. The defibrillators are placed in high-traffic areas. Find the nearest defibrillator at hjertestarter.dk/English.