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Accident and Emergency (Hospital Takeover)

From Operation Ouch! · 2018

Accident and Emergency (Hospital Takeover)
26 min4th5th6thScienceHealth
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Summary

A full Operation Ouch episode (Hospital Takeover S1 E7). Behind the scenes in a hospital emergency department, the doctors show how a medical team treats injuries quickly and safely. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.

Viewer safety

Ages 9+Mild peril

Real medical footage with a little blood and a few injuries -- preview before showing.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

When an accident happens, a whole team springs into action. Here's how they help.

  1. What kinds of injuries arrive at an emergency department?
  2. How does the team decide who to help first?
  3. What number would you call for an emergency where you live?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: emergency, hospital, injury, treatment, first aid.

Try it: Write the emergency number for your area and one calm thing to say on the call.