As Hispanic populations increase, Paramedics, EMS and EMTs must interact more with Spanish speaking clients. Let's listen to some simple conversation:
¿Está herido?
Are you hurt? (male)
¿Está herida?
Are you hurt? (female)
¿En dónde está la persona herida?
Where is the injured person?
Necesito ver si está herido.
I need to see if you are hurt. (male)
Necesito ver si está herida.
I need to see if you are hurt. (female)
¿En dónde le duele?
Where does it hurt?
¿Puede oirme?
Can you hear me?
¿Puede hablar?
Can you talk?
¿Puede respirar?
Can you breathe?
Respire profundo.
Breathe deep.
¿Perdió el conocimiento?
Did you lose consciousness?
Porfavor no se mueva.
Please don’t move.
¿Está embarazada?
Are you pregnant?
The Flashcards, Videos and Dialogues to the right provide many examples of emergency terminology and conversation.
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