Weekly First-aid Topic: Put safety first when having fun in summer
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:08/05/2022

During the summer vacation, students love to go to the amusement park, which is a place that is prone to accidents particularly. Recently, a 12-year-old boy came to an amusement park to relax. During the ride on the high-speed rotating amusement facility, the boy accidentally sprained his neck due to the high-speed rotation. When he left the facility, he felt obvious pain in his neck and weakness in his upper limbs. With the help of the staff, the 120 emergency center was called, and the boy was sent to the hospital by an ambulance for further treatment.

Here are some tips from the 120 emergency center. It is necessary to read the instructions for tourists carefully before riding any amusement facility. Pregnant women, drunk people or those suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, high blood pressure, neck or back diseases and other physical discomforts, and those who do not meet the standard height or age, are not allowed to ride. You should not smoke or bring or eat any food or drink while riding. Do not ride outdoor amusement facility during bad weather such as strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, or thunder. Tourists should follow the instructions of the management personnel, fasten seat belts and the locking device, and observe whether the safety bar is pressed well. It is forbidden to climb over the railings or cross the cordon at will. Parents should pay especial attention to the children. It is dangerous to get on or off the amusement facility before it comes to a complete stop. If you feel unwell in an accident during the ride, it is necessary to contact the staff in time and call the 120 emergency number.