Weekly First-aid Topic: 120 rapid and heartwarming rescue for burn patients
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:10/24/2025

Recently, the Gantang ambulance team from Beijing 120 Tongzhou Branch received an urgent call — a fire had broken out in a village household, and immediate rescue was needed. Knowing that time means life, the emergency crew rushed to the scene without delay.

On the way, Dr. Wu Haijuan contacted the patient’s family by phone to learn more about the situation and provided targeted first-aid guidance. Nurse Lin Li skillfully prepared all necessary medicines and equipment, ready to assist with on-site emergency treatment at any moment. The driver, Shang Shuo, relied on his proficient driving skills and rich experience to ensure the ambulance arrived at the scene as quickly as possible.

Upon arrival, Dr. Wu and Nurse Lin headed straight to the site. After a brief exchange with the firefighters, the team promptly reported details such as the cause of the fire, number of casualties, and severity of injuries to the dispatch command center. Once the firefighters confirmed that the scene was safe, the emergency personnel immediately conducted an initial assessment of the two patients: one was a 70-year-old elderly man with moderate burns, and the other a three-year-old child suffering from severe burns. Dr. Wu swiftly carried out emergency procedures, while Nurse Lin established intravenous access and began fluid resuscitation for both patients.

The team then transported them to the hospital for further treatment. Initially, the patients and their family members were emotionally distressed by the sudden incident and showed resistance toward medical intervention. Seeing this, the emergency staff gently comforted and explained the necessity of treatment, patiently alleviating their anxiety and restoring calm cooperation.

Upon arrival at the hospital, noticing that the family was nervous because they were unfamiliar with the registration process, Dr. Wu and Nurse Lin not only continued monitoring the patients’ conditions but also helped with registration and escorted them through the entire admission procedure. The emergency team carefully handed over the patients’ conditions to the ER physicians and stayed until the patients received follow-up care before leaving the hospital.

Beijing 120 reminds you:

When a fire breaks out, smoke usually accumulates in the upper space. While escaping, keep your body close to the ground and move by crawling or bending forward. Use a wet towel or mask to cover your nose and mouth to help cool the air and filter smoke. If flames block the door and escape is impossible, use wet towels or clothing to seal door gaps to prevent toxic gas from entering, and signal for help near windows or balconies. In any emergency, promptly call 119 and 120 for assistance, act wisely, and wait for rescue.

Recently, the Gantang ambulance team from Beijing 120 Tongzhou Branch received an urgent call — a fire had broken out in a village household, and immediate rescue was needed. Knowing that time means life, the emergency crew rushed to the scene without delay.

On the way, Dr. Wu Haijuan contacted the patient’s family by phone to learn more about the situation and provided targeted first-aid guidance. Nurse Lin Li skillfully prepared all necessary medicines and equipment, ready to assist with on-site emergency treatment at any moment. The driver, Shang Shuo, relied on his proficient driving skills and rich experience to ensure the ambulance arrived at the scene as quickly as possible.

Upon arrival, Dr. Wu and Nurse Lin headed straight to the site. After a brief exchange with the firefighters, the team promptly reported details such as the cause of the fire, number of casualties, and severity of injuries to the dispatch command center. Once the firefighters confirmed that the scene was safe, the emergency personnel immediately conducted an initial assessment of the two patients: one was a 70-year-old elderly man with moderate burns, and the other a three-year-old child suffering from severe burns. Dr. Wu swiftly carried out emergency procedures, while Nurse Lin established intravenous access and began fluid resuscitation for both patients.

The team then transported them to the hospital for further treatment. Initially, the patients and their family members were emotionally distressed by the sudden incident and showed resistance toward medical intervention. Seeing this, the emergency staff gently comforted and explained the necessity of treatment, patiently alleviating their anxiety and restoring calm cooperation.

Upon arrival at the hospital, noticing that the family was nervous because they were unfamiliar with the registration process, Dr. Wu and Nurse Lin not only continued monitoring the patients’ conditions but also helped with registration and escorted them through the entire admission procedure. The emergency team carefully handed over the patients’ conditions to the ER physicians and stayed until the patients received follow-up care before leaving the hospital.

Beijing 120 reminds you:

When a fire breaks out, smoke usually accumulates in the upper space. While escaping, keep your body close to the ground and move by crawling or bending forward. Use a wet towel or mask to cover your nose and mouth to help cool the air and filter smoke. If flames block the door and escape is impossible, use wet towels or clothing to seal door gaps to prevent toxic gas from entering, and signal for help near windows or balconies. In any emergency, promptly call 119 and 120 for assistance, act wisely, and wait for rescue.