Using helicopter to bring critically ill fisherman to mainland for treatment

The patient is Mr. N.D.Q. (45 years old).

Previously, Mr. Q. had been diving for over two hours at a time, at depths exceeding 40 meters. About 30 minutes after boarding the boat, he showed signs of losing consciousness and was rushed to the Song Tu Tay Island Medical Clinic at 6:30 AM on September 5th in a state of deep coma, with no pulse, cyanotic skin, and complete paralysis of both lower limbs.

Mr. Q. received cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the doctors and nurses, and after about 7 minutes, his pulse returned and his consciousness improved somewhat. The military medical staff at the Song Tu Tay Island infirmary consulted with Military Hospital 175 via Telmedicine.

By 3:30 PM on the same day, the patient's response to treatment was poor, organ dysfunction was progressing, and the prognosis was very serious, with a risk of aspiration, embolism, and progressive multi-organ failure if not treated specifically at a specialized facility. The patient needed to be transferred to a higher-level medical facility by helicopter as soon as possible.

Acting on orders from the Ministry of National Defence , the EC225 helicopter with registration number VN8619 of the 18th Army Corps, along with the Air Ambulance Team of Military Hospital 175, led by Captain-Doctor Nguyen Canh Chung, swiftly departed for Song Tu Tay Island to transport fishermen back to the mainland for treatment.

Transporting patients from the helicopter to the emergency department for treatment.

The flight took off from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 9:50 PM on September 5th and arrived in the Truong Sa Special Economic Zone at 0:40 AM for refueling, before proceeding to Song Tu Tay Island.

At 2:45 AM on September 6th, the air ambulance team reached the patient on Song Tu Tay Island. The patient was in a semi-conscious state, unresponsive to calls to open their eyes, and with unstable respiratory and hemodynamic conditions.

The emergency team promptly assessed and provided on-site emergency treatment, including resuscitation for shock, intubation for control, stabilizing the patient, reporting and seeking advice, determining that the patient was fit for air transport, and deciding to put the patient on the plane.

During transport, the emergency team maintained hemodynamic and resuscitation measures, and continuously monitored vital signs.

Patients receive medical support and care throughout their flight.

The flight landed safely at the helipad of the Orthopedic Trauma Institute building – Military Hospital 175 at 10:30 AM on September 6th. The patient was immediately transferred to the Emergency Department for specialized tests and consultations to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis and continue receiving intensive treatment and care at Military Hospital 175.

THANH SON

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dung-truc-thang-dua-ngu-dan-nguy-kich-ve-dat-lien-dieu-tri-post811872.html