Weekly First-aid Topic: Racing against time, Beijing 120 saves a patient with acute myocardial infarction
From:Beijing Municipal Health Commission
Date:10/30/2026

Recently, an elderly man suffered a sudden acute myocardial infarction and was in critical condition. After receiving the emergency call, the ambulance team led by Yang Yuxing quickly arrived at the scene and found the patient in serious condition. His wife was the only family member at home; their children were not nearby. Seeing that his wife was distressed and at a loss, the team members patiently reassured her while quickly dividing responsibilities and working together. Yang Yuxing calmly assessed the patient's condition, nurse Zhang Zijun skillfully and gently provided emergency care, and driver Zhou Shijing planned the most efficient route in advance to save time on the way to the hospital. Throughout the rescue, the team provided attentive and compassionate care, focusing not only on the patient's medical condition but also on the emotional well-being of both the patient and his family. Through reassuring words and decisive action, they gave the family strength and comfort. Working against the clock, the team then arranged expedited access to emergency care and coordinated seamlessly with the hospital, ensuring that the patient was promptly transferred for further treatment. The receiving physician repeatedly praised the team for its appropriate response and timely transport, which helped save the patient's life. Afterwards, the patient's family, deeply grateful, specially commissioned and presented the team with a banner bearing the words, “A Helping Hand in Times of Crisis; A Life-Saving Kindness Never Forgotten,” as a token of their appreciation.

Acute myocardial infarction develops suddenly and has a high mortality rate. Every second of delay can put a patient's life at risk. Drawing on their extensive experience, close teamwork and compassionate service, Yang Yuxing's ambulance team responded swiftly in this emergency, using their expertise and speed to secure precious time for the patient's treatment. It is the dedication and commitment of emergency medical personnel, together with their deep care for patients, that help save countless lives in critical moments. Through their actions, Yang Yuxing's team demonstrated what it means to “respond in seconds and save lives at the brink of danger.” Emergency medical personnel truly race against time and serve as messengers of warmth and hope.