Burn injuries and cardiac arrest due to electric shock.

The 66-year-old man suddenly lost consciousness while repairing a water tank on the rooftop and was rushed to the hospital with symptoms of electric shock, including burns on both knees, the backs of his hands, around his navel, and the head of his penis.

Patient NPT (66 years old, from Hanoi ) was admitted to the Central Tropical Diseases Hospital's emergency room on the afternoon of June 4th in critical condition: deep coma, undetectable pulse and blood pressure, dilated pupils on both sides, and no light reflex. The patient had numerous burn marks on both knees, the back of the hands, around the navel, and the head of the penis – typical signs suspected to be caused by electric shock.

The patient had burn marks on the back of his hands, around his navel, and on the head of his penis—typical signs associated with electric shock.

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According to the patient's family, while repairing a water tank on the rooftop, Mr. T. suddenly lost consciousness and was discovered by his family and taken to the hospital.

Based on clinical signs, doctors diagnosed the patient with cardiac arrest due to electric shock.

After 30 minutes of intensive resuscitation, the patient's pulse returned, and vasopressors were maintained due to post-cardiac arrest shock.

The patient is receiving intensive care with measures including mechanical ventilation, continuous hemodialysis, and controlled hypothermia to protect brain function, and is continuing to receive intensive treatment.

Dr. Le Son Viet (Emergency Department, Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases) said: "This is a case with a very high risk of severe neurological sequelae after cardiac arrest. However, the patient is currently showing some improvement, the pupils have returned to normal and have reflexes, vasopressors have been discontinued and dialysis has been stopped. We will gradually reduce the sedatives and assess the patient's consciousness in the coming days."

Vietnamese doctors advise that to avoid electric shock accidents in daily life, people need to be especially careful when repairing electrical equipment or systems in their homes. Before performing any work, the power supply must be completely disconnected by turning off the circuit breaker or fuse.

Repairs should only be performed with dry hands, standing on a dry surface, and using appropriate, insulated tools such as gloves, screwdrivers, and insulated pliers. Absolutely do not climb onto roofs, water tanks, or other high places related to electrical systems unless safety is ensured.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chay-xem-ngung-tim-do-dien-giat-185250707141539378.htm