On March 30, something thrilling happened at the entrance of a middle school in Tongzhou District, Beijing at after-school hours. Wu, a 14-year-old girl with congenital heart disease, fainted and then stopped breathing a few minutes later.

Passers-by urgently called 120, the emergency number, and it was Zhang Yingchun, a dispatcher with 6 years of work experience, who received the call for help. At the critical moment, she immediately identified the condition, dispatched the nearest ambulance and gave medical guidance to the rescuer by telephone. "Put the base of your palm on her sternum, and press the other hand on the back of this hand!" "Quickly and firmly press on the chest, for at least 2 times per second, and down at least 5 cm!" "Do not stop pressing, until the emergency doctors come to the patient!" The kind-hearted people at the scene pressed one by one, striving for time for the young girl. Soon, the 120 ambulance arrived at the scene, and the doctors immediately took over cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intravenous administration, and launched a series of rescue measures.

The dispatcher identified the condition as soon as possible and gave guidance by telephone, and the kind-hearted people continued to do CPR until the emergency personnel’s arrival. Afterwards, the girl was sent to the hospital in time for further treatment. This interlocking relay of life finally succeeded in saving the girl from death.

Here are some tips from Beijing 120. Patients with congenital heart disease should pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous physical activity. In terms of diet, it is necessary to quit smoking and alcohol, and keep a light diet. It is necessary to avoid infection in daily life. Patients should take medication strictly as directed by the doctor. It is recommended to go to the doctors regularly and seek medical treatment if you feel unwell. When there are emergency and urgent treatment is in need, you should call 120 as soon as possible, calmly describe the situation, and actively cooperate with telephone guidance.