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Emergency and medical phrases to memorize

Essential French Phrases for Travelers: Your Key to France: Emergency and medical phrases to memorize
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Here is a list of essential emergency and medical phrases to memorize, useful for communicating effectively in urgent situations:

General Emergency Phrases

  • Call an ambulance!
  • I need a doctor.
  • There’s been an accident.
  • This is a medical emergency.
  • Please can someone help me?
  • Is there a doctor here?
  • Can someone call for an ambulance?
  • Call the police/fire department/authorities!

Phrases for Medical Emergencies

  • She’s not breathing.
  • Put her in the recovery position.
  • Does anyone know how to do CPR?
  • Stand clear, I’m going to perform CPR.
  • I’m choking / He’s choking.
  • I can’t breathe / I’m having trouble breathing.
  • I think I’m having a heart attack.
  • She’s unconscious / She won’t wake up.
  • I have chest pain / My chest hurts.
  • I have a severe injury.
  • My leg/arm is broken.
  • I have a nosebleed.
  • I need to see a dentist.

Useful Medical Instructions and Reassurance

  • Stay still while we put on the neck brace.
  • I’m going to give you oxygen.
  • We need to start an IV to give you fluids and medications.
  • You’re doing great. Try to take slow, deep breaths.
  • Let us know if the pain gets worse.
  • We need to stabilize the fracture before moving.
  • I’m applying pressure to stop the bleeding.
  • We’re going to move you to a more comfortable position.

These phrases cover critical communication needs during emergencies, including calling for help, describing symptoms, and giving instructions for first aid or during medical interventions. 3, 5, 6, 8

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