Recently,the Mi Mingchang ambulance team from Shijingshan Emergency Station, part of the Shijingshan Branch of Beijing 120, received an emergency dispatch alert. A teenage boy had fallen off his bicycle in a park and sustained injuries that required immediate professional medical attention.
The park covers approximately 80 hectares, with uneven terrain, complex topography, dense vegetation and an extensive network of intersecting paths. These conditions made it difficult to pinpoint the boy’s location and find him quickly. Racing against time, emergency physician Mi Mingchang remained calm throughout the rescue. He maintained patient communication with the caller, carefully asked about the boy’s injuries and provided guidance on immediate first aid that could be administered before the ambulance arrived. At the same time, he repeatedly verified the exact location and mapped out a search route, enabling the team to locate the injured boy quickly.
Upon reaching the scene, Mi Mingchang immediately conducted a comprehensive examination and found a 2-centimeter open wound on the boy’s head that was bleeding. To reduce the risk of infection, he promptly carried out emergency wound care in accordance with prehospital emergency care protocols, including wound cleaning, bleeding control and dressing. Nurse Dai Qian worked in close coordination with him, efficiently checking the boy’s vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, while closely monitoring his level of consciousness and overall condition throughout the process.
After completing the on-site emergency treatment, the team immediately contacted the boy’s family, explaining his injuries, the treatment provided at the scene and the subsequent plan for hospital care in detail to help ease their anxiety. Ambulance driver Zhang Yunsong then drove swiftly and smoothly, transporting the boy safely to the hospital’s emergency department. Upon arrival, the team provided the hospital’s medical staff with a detailed handover covering the boy’s injuries, the treatment administered and his vital signs, ensuring a seamless transition to further care. The team then promptly returned to duty, ready to respond to the next emergency.
Outdoor rescue environments can be complex and unpredictable. Every prehospital emergency care is a race against time and a test of the ability to safeguard lives. During this search-and-rescue operation in a park, all members of the Mi Mingchang ambulance team worked seamlessly together, responded swiftly and followed standardized procedures. Drawing on their solid emergency care skills and strong sense of professional responsibility, they efficiently completed every stage of the operation, from locating and treating the injured boy to transporting him to hospital and handing him over to the hospital team. Their work exemplifies the daily dedication of Beijing 120’s prehospital emergency care teams and their commitment to protecting the public’s health and safety.
With the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaching, outdoor excursions and cycling in parks and the countryside are popular choices for many families. Beijing 120 offers the following safety reminders for cycling enthusiasts, especially teenagers and their parents.
1. Check the bicycle in advance and ensure proper supervision
Before setting off, carefully inspect key components such as the brakes, tires and handlebars to ensure the bicycle is in good working condition. Parents should fulfill their supervisory responsibilities and prevent minors from cycling alone in remote areas or places with complex terrain, reducing safety risks at the source.
2. Wear appropriate protective equipment
Always wear a certified safety helmet when cycling, and make sure the chin strap is securely fastened. In the event of a fall or collision, a helmet can help absorb and reduce impact forces, lowering the risk of serious head injuries and bleeding. It is an essential line of defense for head safety.
3. Choose cycling routes carefully
Minors should avoid mountain roads and remote paths in parks where the terrain is complex, slopes are steep or winding turns are frequent. Cyclists should control their speed at all times and avoid dangerous behaviors such as chasing one another, racing at high speeds and braking abruptly.
4. Respond appropriately to injuries from falls
If a cycling accident results in injuries accompanied by symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, limb pain or swelling, or restricted movement, do not move or drag the injured person unnecessarily, as this could worsen the injuries. Call 120 immediately and wait for professional emergency responders to arrive and provide assistance.