Overnight surgery saves critical Filipino tourist with brain hemorrhage.

On the night of February 16th (New Year's Eve), doctors at Lao Cai Provincial General Hospital No. 2 successfully performed surgery, saving the life of a Filipino tourist suffering from extensive brain hemorrhage.

The patient, Richard Pablo, born in 1986, was transferred from General Hospital No. 4 in a deep coma, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. According to his family, Richard Pablo had a history of hypertension. Upon admission, his blood pressure reached 280 mmHg, exceeding the safe limit and posing a direct threat to his life.

The patient is out of critical condition and is being closely monitored.

After activating the stroke emergency protocol, the on-call team quickly controlled blood pressure and performed an emergency CT scan. The results revealed a large hematoma in the right cerebral hemisphere. Given the emergency situation, the doctors decided to perform open surgery to remove the hematoma, reducing the risk of brain damage.

The doctor exchanges information with the patient's family.

The patient's family had initially considered transferring the patient to a central hospital. However, after being advised about the risks involved in the transfer and the importance of the "golden hour" in stroke treatment, the family decided to have the surgery in Lao Cai .

The surgery was performed immediately that night. Thanks to the seamless coordination of the medical team, the hematoma was successfully removed. After the surgery, the patient continued to receive intensive care and close monitoring of vital signs.

The success of the surgery is a testament to the professionalism and readiness of the medical team at the Emergency and Stroke Center, General Hospital No. 2 of Lao Cai province, in providing emergency care and treatment for stroke cases even during the Tet holiday, contributing to strengthening the confidence of the people and tourists in the quality of medical services in the area.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, Lao Cai Provincial General Hospital No. 2 proactively developed a 24/7 on-call plan, arranging sufficient emergency, resuscitation, surgical, and paraclinical teams to ensure medical examination and treatment services.

Lao Cai Provincial General Hospital No. 2 held a staff meeting on the morning of the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year).

The hospital prepared its personnel, medicines, medical supplies, and equipment, maintaining an outpatient emergency system and an inpatient red alert procedure to promptly handle emergencies, accidents, strokes, and serious illnesses that may arise during peak days. The serious and responsible spirit of the staff on duty during Tet contributed to ensuring the health and safety of residents and tourists in the area.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/phau-thuat-xuyen-dem-cuu-song-du-khach-philippines-nguy-kich-do-xuat-huyet-nao-post893970.html