Helicopter takes comatose fisherman from Song Tu Tay island to mainland for emergency treatment

The air ambulance team of Military Hospital 175 (Ministry of National Defense) has just coordinated to bring a fisherman with critical decompression from Song Tu Tay Island to the mainland for emergency treatment.

Fisherman N.D.Q. fell into a coma after diving to a depth of over 40 meters - Photo: BVCC

Specifically, after diving to a depth of over 40 meters, Mr. N.D.Q. (born in 1980) showed signs of losing consciousness upon returning to the ship. The patient was then taken to the Song Tu Tay Island Medical Clinic in a state of deep coma, with no pulse, cyanotic skin, and complete paralysis of both lower limbs.

During a remote consultation and reassessment of the patient's condition via telemedicine on May 5-9 with Military Hospital 175 , the doctors diagnosed the patient with type 2 hypotension, multi-organ damage with reversible cardiopulmonary arrest, requiring continued hyperbaric oxygen therapy, fluid resuscitation, and corticosteroids.

However, patients respond poorly to treatment, and the risk of developing severe complications is very high if they do not receive specific treatment at a specialized facility.

At 10:15 PM on September 5th, in compliance with the orders of the Ministry of National Defense , an EC225 helicopter with registration number VN8619 of the 18th Army Corps, along with the air ambulance team from Military Hospital 175 led by Captain Dr. Nguyen Canh Chung, swiftly departed for Song Tu Tay Island.

At 2:25 AM on September 6th, the air ambulance team from Military Hospital 175 arrived at the island and reached fisherman Q., who was in a semi-conscious state, unresponsive to calls to open his eyes, and with unstable respiratory and hemodynamic conditions.

The air ambulance team of Military Hospital 175 promptly reached the patient and transported him to the mainland for emergency treatment by helicopter - Photo: Hospital provided.

The emergency team assessed and provided on-site emergency care, including resuscitation for shock, intubation for control, and stabilization of the patient. They then proceeded to transport the fisherman back to shore.

The helicopter landed at the Orthopedic Trauma Institute, Military Hospital 175 at 10:30 AM on the same day. There, 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.

BUI NHI

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/truc-thang-dua-ngu-dan-hon-me-tu-dao-song-tu-tay-ve-dat-lien-cap-cuu-20250906145027264.htm