Recently, the Liu Ming ambulance crew from the Jingkai Emergency Station of Beijing Emergency Medical Center received a dispatch order from the command center: an elderly patient had suddenly experienced weakness in one side of the body at home and was in urgent need of medical attention. Driver Lu Jin quickly transported the team to the scene. On the way, Doctor Liu Ming repeatedly attempted to contact the scene via phone but received no answer, making it impossible to inquire about the patient's condition. Liu Ming informed Nurse Su Chen to prepare any potentially needed medications and equipment in advance. Upon arrival, the crew discovered that the reported address did not match the actual location. They urgently contacted dispatch, police, and other channels for assistance and finally located the patient’s home.
At the scene, only two elderly individuals were present, one of whom was slumped on the sofa. Su Chen promptly performed an ECG and blood glucose test under medical instructions. Liu Ming conducted a physical examination and found that the patient had right-sided motor weakness and was unable to stand or walk. The emergency team immediately established intravenous access for the patient. The crew used a scoop stretcher to safely carry the patient to the ambulance and transported them to the hospital for further treatment.
En route, the team provided monitoring and oxygen for the patient, closely observing the patient’s condition and ensuring a fast and safe transfer. Upon arrival at the hospital, the crew swiftly handed over the patient’s condition to the emergency department. Given the advanced age and limited mobility of the patient and their family, the emergency personnel also helped complete registration and other procedures before leaving for their next mission.
Beijing 120 reminds you: 120 is the national medical emergency number in China. When dialing the emergency line, callers should remain as calm as possible and clearly and accurately provide the patient’s location, symptoms, and the type of assistance needed. When conditions allow, callers should cooperate with remote medical guidance from dispatchers and provide basic on-site aid before the ambulance arrives—every second counts when saving a life. After arrival, emergency personnel will implement advanced life support measures to stabilize the condition, monitor the patient closely in the ambulance, conducted timely first aid, and communicate with the hospital to establish a green channel, laying a solid foundation for follow-up treatment.