To Tokyo Olympics and Para Volunteers learn about infectious disease countermeasures, November 30 18:22
In front of the next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics where many people from overseas visit, a workshop was held in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, where volunteers learn about countermeasures for infectious diseases and first aid.
Approximately 50 people participated in the seminars held by Sumida Ward and other volunteers scheduled to participate in events for the competition.
First of all, it takes more than 7 minutes on average for the instructor's paramedic to arrive after the ambulance is dispatched, so if there are sick or injured people, first aid for those who are present I explained it was important.
In particular, if someone fell down and did not respond, he suspected cardiac arrest and performed chest compressions that continued to push the chest strongly.
In addition, in the course of infectious diseases, experts explained that “when many people from the world gather, it is easy for epidemics to become epidemic,” and volunteers vaccinated infectious diseases such as measles and rubella in advance. And called for prevention.
Mr. Nishizuka, Director of the Sumida Ward Health Center, says, “I want volunteers to acquire first aid and infectious disease knowledge so that foreigners can enjoy Tokyo safely.”