How to stay calm in emergency situations

如何在紧急情况下保持冷静

Life Kit

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2025-05-15

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There are some emergency scenarios we don't want to think about: medical accidents, mass shootings or suicidal crises. But when these situations happen, staying calm and having a response plan could be the difference between life and death. In this episode, a fire captain, emergency room doctor and mental health advocate share how they keep their cool in the most high-stakes emergencies. There are skills that everyone can learn. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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