Phu Tho: 7 people had to be hospitalized due to the heat

The most seriously injured person was patient NTH, 65 years old, residing in Huong Lung commune, Cam Khe district. The patient's family said that Mr. H went to work in the field from 9 am, and at around 11 am, people discovered the patient lying unconscious in the field and quickly took him to the emergency room.

Upon admission, the patient was in a coma, had weak pupillary reflexes, was wheezing, had a fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius, had red, hot skin, was sweating, had a rapid heart rate, and had a blood pressure drop of 80/50mmHg. The patient was immediately intubated, ventilated, cooled, rehydrated, and given intensive resuscitation.

After 5 hours of continuous resuscitation, the patient's body temperature disorder was controlled, organ function improved, vital signs were stable, and the family requested to be transferred to a higher level for further treatment.

Common characteristics of patients with heatstroke are symptoms of fatigue, muscle contractions throughout the body, and convulsions of the limbs... After being hospitalized for emergency treatment, rehydration, electrolyte replacement, and body cooling, most patients are stable and continue to be monitored and treated.

Master, Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Deputy Head of the Department of Emergency - Intensive Care - Artificial Kidney, Cam Khe District Medical Center said that when working in a hot environment, the body will react by increasing sweating to cool the body, causing the body to lose water and electrolytes. If not compensated in time, it will lead to a decrease in circulating volume causing cardiovascular collapse, severe electrolyte disorders that can cause death.

Another risk factor is that high body temperature will disrupt the functioning of many organs such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems...

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