On June 1st, information from Bai Chay Hospital (Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province) indicated that the hospital had successfully treated a 3-year-old child in critical condition due to acute diarrhea.
After two days of treatment, the child started to eat and drink on their own.
A few days ago, a 3-year-old child, Nguyen NTM, residing in Tien Yen District, Quang Ninh Province, suffered from diarrhea, high fever, and frequent vomiting throughout the day. He was admitted to the hospital in a lethargic state, with poor consciousness, short episodes of generalized seizures, and dangerously low vital signs such as a rapid heart rate exceeding 200 beats per minute, a high fever above 40 degrees Celsius, and a rapid respiratory rate of 60-70 breaths per minute.
After clinical examination and paraclinical tests, the child was diagnosed with hypovolemic shock due to severe dehydration from acute diarrhea; acute renal failure; electrolyte imbalance; and acid-base imbalance.
According to Bai Chay Hospital, at that time, if not treated properly, the child could have died in a short time. Given the situation, the child received intensive emergency treatment according to the Ministry of Health 's protocol.
After two days of intensive treatment, the child recovered from shock, vital signs improved, heart rate and respiratory rate decreased, dehydration resolved, and the child began to eat and drink on their own.
Doctors advise parents to pay close attention to sick children during hot weather because young children are more susceptible to respiratory and digestive illnesses.
Dr. Do Kiem Thang (Pediatrics Department, Bai Chay Hospital) said: "Hot weather is when respiratory and digestive illnesses in children increase, especially acute diarrhea. Children with acute diarrhea have a high rate of stool excretion, which can easily lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acid-base imbalance, and is life-threatening if not treated promptly."
According to Dr. Thang, parents should carefully monitor their children's vomiting and diarrhea. If a child vomits frequently, has uncontrollable diarrhea multiple times a day, is lethargic, tired, and unable to eat or drink, they should be taken to the hospital for examination so that a doctor can assess the child's dehydration status and provide appropriate treatment, avoiding severe dehydration complications from diarrhea that threaten the child's life.
In addition, oral rehydration solution (ORS) should be used according to the standards of the Ministry of Health , mixed in the correct ratio as instructed, to replenish fluids and electrolytes at home for children, minimizing the risk of complications.
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