Overcoming flood to get medical treatment in Thai Nguyen

On the day of their scheduled dialysis, the water had not receded, so many patients had to brave the flood to get to Thai Nguyen Central Hospital for treatment. Some rented boats to go for dialysis.

During the recent historic flood, despite power outages, weak signal, and road cuts, Thai Nguyen Central Hospital remained a bright spot, constantly fighting to save people's lives.

Mr. NTV (Quan Trieu ward, Thai Nguyen province), patient Dialysis, remembering the journey of life and death: “The water had not receded yet, but I couldn’t wait. I had to hire a boat to go to the hospital. As soon as I reached the shore, a doctor picked me up and started the engine.”

Meanwhile, Mr. NVC (Phan Dinh Phung ward, Thai Nguyen province) slipped while clearing things to escape the flood, had to be hospitalized with a deep wound in his buttocks and a torn Achilles tendon. He underwent surgery to reconnect the tendon and received continuous care. Fortunately, his condition is stable, but the trauma has not yet subsided.

Mr. V and many other patients were still guaranteed dialysis by the hospital during the flood days.

According to a quick report from Thai Nguyen Central Hospital, during the past few days of flooding, the hospital’s Emergency Department received 415 patients, of which 160 were injured due to slipping, collapsing on floating objects or collapsing houses. Most of them were people participating in rescues or moving property in deep, slippery flooded environments.

In addition, digestive diseases also increased sharply with 100 hospitalizations due to the use of contaminated water containing dangerous bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, Leptospira... As a result, diarrhea and acute enteritis appeared simultaneously.

The floods also disrupted treatment for chronic diseases, leaving at least 70 people hospitalized for relapses such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, COPD… Many people have to rent boats, cross floods to the hospital to have dialysis on schedule, otherwise their lives will be in danger.

The Intensive Care and Anti-Poison Department had to work hard to treat 40 severe cases, mainly due to cellulitis, sepsis, exhaustion after many days of being submerged in water. In the isolated hospital, doctors were often forced to perform emergency surgery without being able to contact their families.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Cong Hoang, Hospital Director said: “The circulation of storm No. 11 caused deep flooding, power and water outages and information disruptions. However, more than 2,000 inpatients were still guaranteed full treatment thanks to the proactive and timely support from the Ministry of Health and internal solidarity.”

The Fire Police and Rescue Force also supported the transportation of clean water to the hospital, helping to maintain medical examination and treatment activities. At the same time, thousands of free meals and necessities were provided to patients and medical staff.

Immediately after the flood receded, from October 12, the hospital deployed nearly 3,000 free vaccinations. tetanus vaccine for people across the province.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/vuot-lu-du-di-chua-benh-o-thai-nguyen-5062069.html