What are essential emergency medical phrases in Ukrainian for paramedics
Here are essential emergency medical phrases in Ukrainian for paramedics, based on recent studies and development efforts designed to improve communication with foreign-language patients in emergency settings. 1, 2, 3
Key Phrases in Ukrainian for Emergency Situations
Paramedics often use fixed-phrase translation apps with around 600 standardized phrases covering essential medical communication needs. These include: 2, 3
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Patient identification and information gathering
- “What’s your name?” → Як вас звати?
- “Can you describe your pain?” → Describe your pain
- “Where does it hurt?” → Де болить?
- “Do you have any allergies?” → Чи маєте алергії?
- “Are you pregnant?” → Ви вагітні?
- “Do you take any medication?” → Чи приймаєте ви ліки?
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Consent and cooperation
- “Can I treat you?” → Можу я вас лікувати?
- “Please stay still.” → Будь ласка, залишайтеся спокійним.
- “Can you tell me what happened?” → Розкажіть, що сталося?
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Medical instructions and interventions
- “I need to check your pulse.” → Мені потрібно перевірити ваш пульс.
- “You are going to be transported to the hospital.” → Вас транспортують у лікарню.
- “Hold still, I will insert an IV.” → Залишайтеся спокійним, я вставлю внутрішньовенний
- “You are having difficulty breathing.” → Ви маєте труднощі з диханням.
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Additional support phrases
- “Help is on the way.” → Допомога вже у дорозі.
- “Stay calm.” → Заспокойтеся.
- “Emergency, call for help.” → Надзвичайна ситуація, викликайте допомогу.
Limitations
While these phrases represent practical communication tools, the most effective usage involves context-specific adjustments or supplementary interpretation when necessary. The development of fixed-phrase apps tailored for paramedics has proven beneficial for improving communication quality and reducing scene time in emergencies involving non-Ukrainian speakers. 3, 1
If needed, such phrases can be expanded or adapted further based on specific emergency protocols or local dialects.