Scenario 3: A person is choking.
What to say:
"Hello, I need immediate assistance."
"A person is choking at [location]."
"The person is [age, gender, appearance]."
"They are coughing/wheezing/unable to breathe."
"I am performing the Heimlich maneuver/waiting for help."
Additional Tips:
Speak clearly and calmly.
Give the exact location of the emergency.
Be specific about the person's condition.
Follow the operator's instructions carefully.
Stay on the line until help arrives.
Practice Questions:
What would you say if you saw someone having a heart attack?
How would you describe a serious injury to an emergency operator?
What first aid steps would you take for a person who is choking, and how would you explain this to the operator?
What information should you provide to the emergency operator when calling for help?
How can you stay calm and collected during a medical emergency?
By practicing these scenarios, students can gain confidence in their ability to handle emergency situations and provide essential information to emergency services.