Medical news update October 29th: A brain-dead donor saves four lives by donating organs.
According to information from Bach Mai Hospital, a recent case of a brain-dead patient has resulted in the family agreeing to allow the medical sector to use donated organs to save the lives of four other patients.
A brain-dead donor saves four lives by donating organs.
On the evening of October 16th, patient Le Tien S. (male, born in 1988, from Ha Nam province) experienced severe headaches and numbness in his limbs, prompting his family to take him to the emergency room. En route, he lost consciousness, fell into a coma, experienced convulsions, and suffered respiratory and cardiac arrest.
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Upon arrival at the A9 Emergency Center, Bach Mai Hospital, the patient was in a coma and experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Despite intensive cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the restoration of spontaneous circulation, the patient remained in a deep coma.
Mr. S. was then transferred to the Stroke Center and underwent MSCT cerebral angiography. After consultation, he was diagnosed with coma and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to severe diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage (Hunt Hess V), suspected to be caused by a ruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformation.
The multidisciplinary consultation board decided to perform digital subtraction angiography to find the cause of the bleeding, which revealed a ruptured right vertebral artery aneurysm. The patient underwent emergency coil embolization of the aneurysm.
Following the intervention, the patient remained in a deep coma, with a persistent high fever, and did not respond to treatment, despite resuscitation, treatment of cerebral edema, electrolyte control, and aggressive temperature management.
Following the intervention, the patient was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment with a diagnosis of coma after cardiac arrest, cerebral hemorrhage due to ruptured right vertebral artery aneurysm, and pneumonia.
Over the next nine days, despite intensive treatment and resuscitation efforts, the patient's condition did not improve; they fell into a deeper coma, lost reflexes, and were at risk of brain death.
Following numerous hospital-wide consultations, and recognizing the patient's high risk of brain death, the hospital explained the patient's prognosis and discussed with the family the noble significance of the national organ and tissue donation program.
And the purpose of bringing life to patients who are battling illness day and night, and the noble humanitarian meaning of saving lives – "giving is forever" – convinced the family of patient S.
Having witnessed firsthand the 10 days of dedication from doctors, nurses, and medical staff to Mr. S., the patient's family understood and expressed their wish to donate his organs to save lives and give hope to others.
This is an invaluable sacrifice demonstrating compassion, capable of bringing miracles to patients suffering from pain and despair.
After completing the legal procedures under the guidance and support of the National Organ Transplant Coordination Center, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, Military Central Hospital 108, Bach Mai Hospital, Hue Central Hospital, etc., coordinated to perform organ harvesting surgery from patients for transfer to recipients.
According to the plan, within just 4 hours and 30 minutes of being retrieved from the donor's cage, the heart was transported to Hue Central Hospital for a heart failure patient; the liver to Military Central Hospital 108 for a liver failure patient; and the two kidneys were immediately transplanted at Bach Mai Hospital by doctors from Military Central Hospital 108 for two patients with end-stage renal failure.
The life-saving journey at Bach Mai Hospital has been challenging yet has achieved the desired results. Life has been extended, and the noble values have deeply moved and touched everyone. These noble acts will surely spread and connect in the fight for human life and public health.
Each year, more than 30,000 people die from injuries.
Each year, more than 30,000 people die in Vietnam due to injuries, accounting for 7% of all deaths from all causes. Injuries not only cause immense loss of life but also create a significant economic and social burden.
The Department of Environmental Health Management (Ministry of Health), in collaboration with the School of Public Health, recently organized the 4th National Scientific Conference on Injury Prevention and Control with the theme: “Reducing the Burden of Injury: The Effectiveness of Sustainable Policies and Interventions”.
In his speech at the conference, Deputy Minister of Health Le Duc Luan stated that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), injuries account for up to 11% of the global disease burden, with 80% of these occurring in developing countries.
Each year, 4.4 million people die (accounting for nearly 8% of all deaths) and 78 million people are permanently disabled due to injuries. Road traffic accidents, drowning, falls, and violence are the main causes.
In Vietnam, according to Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan, injuries account for over 11% of all diseases. The Ministry of Health reports that between 2019 and 2023, more than 30,000 people died each year due to injuries, representing 7% of all deaths. This translates to approximately 80 deaths per day due to injuries. Traffic accidents, drowning, and workplace accidents are among the leading causes.
According to the Deputy Minister of Health, despite many efforts in preventing injuries, this remains a worrying issue.
Statistics from healthcare facilities show that, on average, more than 1.1 million cases of injuries are examined and treated at healthcare facilities each year, and more than 30,000 people die as a result of injuries.
Road traffic accidents, drowning, and workplace accidents are the leading causes of death due to injuries. This shows that, despite achieving some results, Vietnam needs to continue its efforts and invest more to minimize injuries and reduce their consequences.
According to Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan, Vietnam has been implementing activities and policies aimed at minimizing injuries.
According to statistics, from 2012 to the present, the death rate from injuries per 100,000 people has decreased by approximately 28%. Nearly 500 communes/wards have been recognized as safe communities – for injury prevention.
"Nevertheless, the number of deaths remains high, and there are still many potential risks of accidents and injuries due to climate change, natural disasters, catastrophes… even traffic accidents and workplace accidents still pose many risks," Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan said.
Suspension of circulation and recall of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma product.
The Hanoi Department of Health has just issued document 5309/SYT-NVD announcing the suspension of circulation, recall, and destruction of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma facial cream due to failure to meet quality standards and the cosmetic label not complying with regulations.
Previously, on October 23, 2024, the Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health also issued document 3524/QLD-MP providing guidance on this matter.
Based on two test reports from the Quang Ngai Provincial Center for Testing Drugs, Cosmetics, and Food, the Drug Administration of Vietnam has issued a document suspending the circulation, recalling, and destroying IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream. The company responsible for marketing and manufacturing the product is Vuong Kim Long Co., Ltd., located at 267 Khuong Viet Street, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Test certificate No. 777/PKN dated October 14, 2024 and related documents report on the batch of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Face Cream – 1 jar of 8g.
The label on the box reads: Lot number: 112022; Manufacturing date: 02/11/2022; Expiry date: 02/11/2025; Manufactured according to standard: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM; Registration number: 0052/01/QLD-CL; Manufactured at: Vuong Kim Long Co., Ltd., address: 267 Khuong Viet Street, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District. The label on the bottle does not show the production lot number.
The above sample was taken by the Quang Ngai Provincial Center for Testing Drugs, Cosmetics, and Food from Hai Duong Cosmetics Shop, located at 88 Ngo Quyen Street, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province, for quality testing.
The sample failed to meet quality standards because it contained salicylic acid, which is not included in the formula of the product that has been granted a cosmetic product declaration certificate.
Test report No. 776/PKN dated October 14, 2024 and related documents report on the batch of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Face Cream – 1 jar of 8g. The box label states: Batch Number: 022024; Manufacturing Date: 20/02/2024; Expiry Date: 20/02/2027; Manufactured according to Standard No.: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM; Registration Number: 0052/01/QLD-CL; Manufactured at: Vuong Kim Long Co., Ltd., address: 267 Khuong Viet Street, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District. The jar label does not show the production batch number.
Cosmetic samples were taken from Viet Cam Cosmetics Shop, located at 52 Le Dinh Can Street, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province, for quality testing.
The sample failed to meet quality standards because it contained salicylic acid, which is not included in the formula of the product that has been granted a cosmetic product declaration certificate.
According to Announcement Form 004755/18/CBMP-HCM issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on October 5, 2028 (valid for 5 years from the date of signing) for the product named IQ Facial Cream, the company responsible for marketing and manufacturing the product is: Vuong Kim Long Production and Trading Co., Ltd., address: 267 Khuong Viet Street, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.
However, the product label states the product name as IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Face Cream and the name of the organization responsible for bringing the product to market is "Vuong Kim Long Co., Ltd."
Therefore, the product name and manufacturer's name on the label do not match the product name and manufacturer's name on the declaration form.
Specifically, for product batch number 022024, manufactured on February 20, 2024, after the expiration date of the Cosmetic Product Declaration Form.
Therefore, the Hanoi Department of Health announces the suspension of circulation and recall of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream because the tested sample failed to meet quality standards due to the presence of salicylic acid, which is not included in the product's formula and has been granted Cosmetic Product Declaration Certificate No.: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM;
The batch of cosmetic products was manufactured after the expiration date of the product declaration form; the product name on the label does not match the product name on the declaration form "IQ Face Cream"; the name of the organization responsible for bringing the product to market and manufacturing it does not match the declaration form "Vuong Kim Long Production and Trading Co., Ltd."; the product label sample in circulation does not meet the regulations on product labeling according to Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BYT.
The Hanoi Department of Health has notified all businesses and users of cosmetics in the area to urgently review and immediately cease the sale and use of the aforementioned products.
The Health Departments of 30 districts, counties, and towns are notifying businesses and users of cosmetics in their areas to recall all of the aforementioned products; and to inspect and monitor the recall process by these establishments (if any).
The Department of Health will actively disseminate information to businesses, users of cosmetics, and the public to prevent the sale and use of substandard products that pose a health risk.
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