text/Zhang Feng
When he went to the Shanbing District Gymnasium in Tokyo to inspect the elderly's exercise, he saw many AED (automatic external defibrillator) first aid equipment. The teacher in charge of the reception proudly took out a "life-saving skill certification certificate" and showed it to me, saying that every staff member here has this certificate.
So, I signed up for an AED training and paid 3,000 yen. I feel that it’s a bit expensive. The lecture I attended before was only charged 1,000 yen. Isn’t this three times the price too exaggerated?
Training Center looks very much like a lab with various plastic mannequins. Ms. Kurokawa of the Foundation has arrived in advance and is communicating with the trainer. I was the only one participating in the training today, with one-on-one tutoring and super VIP treatment.
In Japan, first aid skills are a must-test subject in driving schools, which is equivalent to the first subject here, and everyone must pass the test. Ms. Kurokawa Watanaka was trained several times when she was studying in school. Kurokawa participated in the judo club when he was in elementary school. A classmate had a cardiac arrest while practicing judo. The teacher immediately rescued the students and the students were safe. That was the first time Kurokawa had seen a real first aid scene.
The training I want to participate in is mainly three parts: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (pressure), artificial respiration and the use of AED. The instructor first explains, and then practices one by one.
There was a question before, that is, will the patient's ribs be broken during the compression? The instructor denied the possibility of this situation and asked me to press the plastic mannequin hard to feel the extent of my chest being pressed down. He explained that if a normal person is pressed like this, it may be very uncomfortable, but the person with a heart stop beating will not feel this way, and the body will be as soft as this model. Only by breaking up such worries can you realize that pressing requires physical strength. Press quickly, and the person will soon lose both arms, so it is best for two people to take turns. During shift handover, count down to count to be ordered.
Artificial respiration requires more skills. People who have not been trained may not be able to breathe in even if they have the courage to mouth to mouth. The key is to completely hold the other person's lips with your mouth, just like measuring your lung capacity, which is definitely a test for people. The Japanese who are meticulous and hygienic have long thought of countermeasures: they invented a "pacifier" specially used for artificial respiration, and stuff one end into the patient's mouth, making it much easier to operate. This " artificial respirator " does not need to be carried with you. It is a general AED that you can have when you open the box.
In comparison, the most complex AED looks actually the easiest to use. Because AED has voice broadcasts, turning on the switch will prompt you how to do each step. The key to operating AED is to never get electrocuted. "Otherwise, you will be the one who needs to be electrocuted." The lecturer joked.
It is said that more than 500,000 AEDs are available in Japan, and AEDs can be seen everywhere in public places such as subways and gymnasiums. I saw a first aid scene at Tokyo Station . The patient was lying flat on the ground, the staff was operating the AED, and another staff member maintained order.
Next, the instructor arranged the whole process simulation for me. All three walls of the room were projected, and I felt instantly in a busy road, knowing that it was a model lying there, but I still became nervous. After confirming the surrounding environment and safety, feeling the breathing of the "patient" (of course the model did not breathe), I shouted loudly for Ms. Kurokawa: "Go and get the AED!" and told Ms. Tanaka: "Come to call the emergency number!" and then began to press the model's chest. The lecturer shouted numbers and regulated my rhythm. The surrounding people, cars and ambulances kept coming, and the scene was a little chaotic for a while.
This is really a unique lecture and has gained a lot. The lecturer also specially played a video about "AED application in China" for me: someone fainted on the Shanghai Marathon and the on-site emergency personnel successfully rescued them."The most important thing about is that after you really see someone falling down, you dare to go forward to rescue. " the lecturer concluded.
