Vocabulary
Collapsed (倒下): To fall down suddenly, often because of a medical issue.
Ambulance (救护车): A vehicle equipped for transporting sick or injured people to a hospital.
Nurse (护士): A trained healthcare professional who cares for patients.
Airway (气道): The passage through which air enters and leaves the body; keeping it clear is essential for breathing.
Breaths (呼吸): The act of taking air into the lungs.
Compressions (压迫): Pressing down on the chest during CPR to help maintain blood circulation.
Defibrillator (除颤器): A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.
Paramedics (急救人员): Emergency medical professionals who provide care and transport for patients.
Thank Heavens (感谢老天): An expression of relief or thankfulness.
Listening
Conversation
Person 1: Oh help, my husband has collapsed on the floor.
Nurse: It's okay, I'm a nurse. I'll help him. Call an ambulance and tell them where we are. I'll stay with your husband.
Person 1: Okay, I'll phone now and tell them where we are.
Nurse: Sir, over there, can you help me?
Person 2: Sure, what do you want me to do?
Nurse: I think this man's had a heart attack. Can you clear the area around him so it's safe?
Nurse: Could you stay and help me too?
Person 3: Okay, it's all clear now.
Nurse: I'm going to clear his airway first. I'll just tilt his head back to help him breathe easier, then I'm going to give him two breaths.
Person 3: What are you going to do now? He's not coming around.
Nurse: I'm going to start compressions. While I do that, I need you to get the defibrillator for me.
Person 3: The defibrillator? Okay, where will I find it?
Nurse: It's a green box on the wall over there. It has a picture of a heart on the outside of the box. Go and get it for me as quickly as you can.
Person 3: Okay, I will be quick.
Nurse: Thanks. I'm going to keep doing the compressions until the paramedics arrive.
Nurse: The ambulance has arrived; here is the paramedic.
Person 2: Thank heavens.
Nurse: Great, don't worry. I'm sure it's going to be all right.
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