Using helicopter to bring critically ill fisherman to mainland for treatment

The patient is Mr. N.D.Q. (45 years old).

Before that, Mr. Q. had been diving for over 2 hours each time, at a depth of over 40m. After boarding the boat for about 30 minutes, he showed signs of losing consciousness and was taken to the emergency room at Song Tu Tay Island Infirmary at 6:30 a.m. on September 5 in a state of deep coma, no pulse, purple skin, and complete paralysis of both lower limbs.

Mr. Q. received CPR from doctors and nurses. After about 7 minutes, his pulse returned and his consciousness improved somewhat. The Song Tu Tay Island infirmary's military medical team consulted with Military Hospital 175 via Telmedicine.

By 3:30 p.m. the same day, the patient was responding poorly to treatment, organ dysfunction was progressing, the prognosis was very serious, with a risk of aspiration, embolism, and progressive multiple organ failure if not treated specifically at a specialized facility. The patient needed to be transferred to a lower level by helicopter as soon as possible.

Following orders from the Ministry of National Defense , EC225 helicopter with registration number VN8619 of the 18th Army Corps accompanied the Air Rescue Team of Military Hospital 175, led by Captain-Doctor Nguyen Canh Chung, to quickly go to Song Tu Tay Island to bring the fishermen back to the mainland for treatment.

Transporting patients from helicopters to the emergency department for treatment

The flight took off from Tan Son Nhat airport at 9:50 p.m. on September 5 and arrived at Truong Sa special zone at 0:40 a.m. to refuel, then moved to Song Tu Tay island.

At 2:45 a.m. on September 6, the air ambulance team reached the patient on Song Tu Tay Island in a lethargic state, with eyes open but no contact, and unstable breathing and hemodynamics.

The emergency team promptly assessed and provided emergency treatment on the spot, performed anti-shock resuscitation, controlled intubation, stabilized the patient, reported and sought opinions, determined that the patient was eligible for air transport, and decided to take the patient on the plane.

During the transport, the emergency team maintained hemodynamic resuscitation measures, continuously monitored vital signs.

Patients are supported and provided with medical care throughout the flight.

The flight landed safely at the helipad of the Orthopedic Institute building - Military Hospital 175 at 10:30 am on September 6. The patient was transferred directly to the Emergency Department for specialized tests, as well as consultation to make the most accurate diagnosis and continue to receive treatment and intensive care at Military Hospital 175.

THANH SON

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dung-truc-thang-dua-ngu-dan-nguy-kich-ve-dat-lien-dieu-tri-post811872.html