[Explanation] On October 27, the reporter learned from the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transportation and the Beijing Municipal Health Commission that from the 27th, Beijing will start the deployment of automatic external defibrillators (AED) in rail transit stations.

It is planned that by the end of 2022, all rail transit stations in Beijing will achieve full coverage of AED equipment.

　　[Explanation] It is reported that AED is a kind of first aid equipment that can automatically recognize abnormal heart rhythm and give electric shock defibrillation. Greatly improve the effect of pre-hospital first aid.

　　[Concurrent] Chen Zhi, Director of Training Center of Beijing Emergency Center

　　After we put the shock film, the AED can analyze it by itself. If it analyzes that the patient is in a shockable heart rhythm, it will prompt to charge and shock. When it is fully charged, we let everyone leave. Touching the patient's skin, the rescuer can release this critical electric shock by pressing the charging button. The earlier the electric shock is released, the higher the rescue success rate of the entire procedure.

　　[Explanation] On the same day, the reporter saw at Xidan Metro Station that AED configuration has been completed for Line 1 and Line 4.

Line 1 AED equipment is located at the station hall level, the equipment is placed in an orange box, and Line 4 AED equipment is located at the platform level.

　　[Concurrent] Liu Lu, Chief of Lingjing Hutong Station, Beijing-Hong Kong Metro Line 4

　　In order to ensure the timely and effective use of AED equipment, we chose to place the AED equipment in an obvious location on the platform, and at the same time set up guide signs nearby, and also posted the use process on the AED equipment to facilitate users to operate and use according to the process, and to provide more timely service Passengers provide assistance.

　　[Explanation] According to reports, the AED equipment installation work will be implemented in three stages, with 1 AED equipment per station as the configuration standard.

At present, all 22 stations of Beijing Metro Line 1 have been installed, and the five major passenger stations of Beijing-Hong Kong Metro have also been equipped with AEDs.

Before the end of 2020, 104 stations on 7 lines in Beijing will complete the AED configuration. By the end of 2022, Beijing will achieve full coverage of AEDs for subway stations on the rail transit network.

　　[Explanation] At the same time, in order to further improve the level of first aid in subway stations, relevant departments have also carried out AED professional skills training simultaneously. It is expected that by the end of 2022, the rate of first-line station personnel training will reach over 80%.

　　[Concurrent] Liu Shan, Engineer, Beijing Metro Operation Service Management Department

　　We have passed strict theoretical examinations and practical examinations. At present, a total of 852 employees on our Beijing subway lines have obtained first aid training and certification. They already have the AED qualifications. It is expected that before the end of the year, we will continue to 480 employees carry out training.

　　[Explanation] According to reports, these AED equipment will also be incorporated into the information system to strengthen the connection with the pre-hospital emergency command and dispatch system through information technology. The relevant departments will also aggregate the AED equipment in public places in Beijing to form an AED map for citizens Learn about the location of the surrounding AED equipment and whether it is available for a while, and effectively protect the lives of the general public.

　　Reporter Liu Chao reports from Beijing

Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]