Man in coma due to electric shock, miraculously recovers thanks to timely CPR

On the morning of March 30, a representative of Hung Vuong General Hospital ( Phu Tho ) informed that the male patient who had circulatory arrest due to electric shock yesterday morning, March 29, has recovered, is alert, has good contact and has no sequelae, his limbs are weak, and his test results are clearly improving.

This result was achieved thanks to the emergency team of Center 115 who took advantage of every moment to perform CPR right on the edge of the pond, promptly restoring circulation for the victim. The quickness and determination of the doctors and nurses saved the patient's life.

The emergency team from Center 115 performed CPR right on the pond bank to save the life of a victim who was electrocuted while fishing.

Previously, at around 9am on March 29, the Hung Vuong 115 Emergency Center (Phu Tho) received a call for emergency assistance from the scene, the victim was in a coma due to electric shock. Immediately, the 115 Emergency Center determined that this case was critical.

The distance from the center to the scene was very far, so the staff asked the leader to mobilize an ambulance on vaccination duty in Doan Hung town (Phu Tho) to urgently move to the scene. At the same time, an emergency team from the center continued to the scene to support.

This man was electrocuted while fishing. When medical staff arrived, the patient had stopped circulating, and no pulse could be detected in the carotid or femoral veins. Immediately, the staff performed external cardiac compressions, intubated, administered vasopressors, gave electric shocks... and planned to transport the patient to the center. The entire emergency process took place right at the scene of the accident.

After first aid, the patient was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit, Hung Vuong General Hospital, placed on a ventilator, continuous blood filtration, directed hypothermia, and vasopressor drugs...

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/nguoi-dan-ong-hon-me-vi-dien-giat-ngoan-muc-phuc-hoi-nho-ep-tim-kip-thoi-192240330120240454.htm