More common emergency rescue knowledge

1. Commonly Used Emergency Telephone Numbers

Fire Emergency: 119

Medical Ambulance: 120

Public Security: 110

Traffic Accidents: 122

2. How to Call 119 for Fire Emergencies

After dialing 119, confirm that the person on the other end is indeed from the fire department to avoid misdialed calls.

Provide an accurate address of the fire location so that firefighters can respond quickly.

Briefly explain the size of the fire and its cause so that the right firefighting measures can be taken immediately.

Stay on the line and answer all questions calmly. After hanging up, send someone to guide the fire truck to the scene.

3. How to Dial 120 for Medical Emergencies

When calling 120, briefly describe the patient’s condition, such as their level of consciousness, bleeding, or any visible injuries.

Give a detailed description of the patient’s location, including nearby landmarks to help medical staff find them faster.

Provide contact information or phone numbers near the patient so that medical personnel can stay in touch.

If it's a serious accident like a traffic collision, fire, drowning, electrocution, or poisoning, explain the type of injury and how many people are involved.

4. How to Assess a Patient’s Condition at the Scene

First, check the patient’s overall condition. Determine if they are conscious by speaking loudly or gently shaking their body. Look for signs of severe trauma, bleeding, or head/spinal injuries.

Check the pupils' response to light. Normally, the eyes constrict in bright light and return to normal. If one pupil gradually enlarges and doesn’t react, it may indicate clinical death.

Assess breathing by placing a small piece of cotton or paper near the nose to see if there is any movement.

Check the pulse and heart rate to determine if the patient is still alive.

5. First Aid Precautions

Stay calm and maintain order at the scene to prevent further chaos.

Do not move the injured unless absolutely necessary, as this could worsen their condition.

Never give food or drinks to the injured, as this could cause choking or complications.

If no one is around, shout for help and ask others to assist.

Call 110 or 120 and provide details about the location, number of injured, and first aid already performed.

Prioritize the most severely injured individuals. Treat life-threatening conditions first before moving on to less urgent cases.

For patients with difficulty breathing or cardiac arrest, try to open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the jaw.

6. A Real-Life Example: August 18, 2006

On the afternoon of August 18, 2006, a man named Mr. Zhang collapsed and died while picking up goods at a parking lot. An eyewitness, Mr. Wang, described the event: “I saw him sweating and carrying an item. As he was about to lift another one, he suddenly fell to the ground and turned pale.” Unfortunately, none of the people nearby knew first aid, and they did nothing. The worker later said, “We thought he would be fine after a few minutes. But after five minutes, he didn’t wake up. We called 120, but by the time the doctors arrived, it was too late.”

First Aid Principles:

Quickly identify who needs emergency medical attention.

Take immediate and effective action to save lives.

Ensure your own safety while helping others.

Avoid causing further harm to the injured.

Protect the scene to preserve evidence and ensure proper investigation.

Report the incident to the relevant authorities as soon as possible.