On the evening of October 18, the Beijing 120 ambulance crew received a dispatch task during the night shift. A female patient experienced discomfort in the precordial area, manifested by chest pain with sweating. She need urgent first-aid measures. On the way by ambulance, the doctor called the family on the scene to acquire the information about the patient's condition and give corresponding first-aid guidance. On the way to the hospital, the patient suddenly lost consciousness, and symptoms such as respiratory cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation occurred. Immediate chest compressions and defibrillation are given by the ambulance crew. After effective first-aid measures, the patient gradually regained consciousness and ECG monitoring turned to sinus rhythm. When arriving at the hospital, the patient's consciousness and vital signs gradually improved and stabilized, and she received further treatment process in the hospital.

120 reminds you that effective identification and treatment of chest pain symptoms on the spot can provide efficient help to patients.

1. Enquire about the condition of the patient

It is necessary to ask the patient about the nature of chest pain, such as location, extent, duration, etc. It is necessary to identify whether the pain radiates to the shoulders, cheeks and jaw, neck, back, upper limbs or upper abdomen, whether there is a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc., and whether there is exertion, agitation, overeating, cold stimulation, smoking, heavy drinking, etc. before the occurrence of the symptoms.

2. Check the body

It is recommended to check the patient for symptoms such as pallor, sweating, clammy limbs, blue lips, dyspnea, and hemoptysis, and whether the patient's pulse is normal.

3. First aid by the 120

When symptoms such as chest pain appear, it is necessary to call the emergency number 120 immediately, regardless of whether the chest pain is relieved.