Saving a 72-year-old man who suddenly had a cardiac arrest in the hospital lobby

A 72-year-old man in Quang Tri was taking his family member to get an eye exam when he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest in the hospital lobby and was fortunately saved.

On the morning of October 15, the Quang Tri Southern Eye Hospital announced that it had just awarded a nurse from the unit's Examination Department for her timely action in detecting and handling a cardiac arrest situation for a patient's family member.

Director of Quang Tri Southern Eye Hospital, Doctor CKII Bui Thi Van Anh (left) presented an award to encourage nurse Le Thi Thu Ha

PHOTO: THANH LOC

Previously, at about 8:41 a.m. on October 14, Mr. NTK (72 years old, residing in Dong Ha Ward, Quang Tri) brought his family member to the Examination Department, Quang Tri Southern Eye Hospital for medical examination and treatment. At that time, while waiting in the hospital lobby, Mr. K. suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest and fell to the floor.

While checking in patients, nurse Le Thi Thu Ha discovered an abnormality and quickly activated the emergency alarm procedure. At the same time, she coordinated with medical staff of the Examination Department to perform initial emergency care using cardiopulmonary resuscitation - CPR.

Thanks to the quick reflexes, solid skills and high sense of responsibility of the medical staff, Mr. K. was promptly given emergency care and stabilized before being transferred to the intensive care unit at a general hospital. It is known that Mr. K. had a history of two previous transient strokes.

Emergency situation of medical staff in the area where an old man collapsed in the lobby

PHOTO: THANH LOC

Director of Quang Tri Southern Eye Hospital, Doctor CKII Bui Thi Van Anh said that in recognition of nurse Le Thi Thu Ha's dedication, professional response and timely action to save lives, the unit decided to give an unexpected reward.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cuu-cu-ong-72-tuoi-bat-ngo-ngung-tim-tai-sanh-benh-vien-185251015130321291.htm