Bystanders Use AED to Save Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed at Gym

Overview

Follow along as we listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about a group of bystanders who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive a young girl that suddenly collapsed during basketball practice. Japan has widespread deployment of AEDs, but public awareness and preparedness remains an issue. We study Japanese phrases and vocabulary for emergencies, and learn about how to use these lifesaving machines, and where they can be found.