Medical news October 29: A brain-dead person donated organs to save 4 people
According to information from Bach Mai Hospital, a recent case of a brain-dead patient had the family agree to let the health sector use donated organs to save the lives of four other patients.
A brain-dead person donated organs to save the lives of four people.
On the evening of October 16, patient Le Tien S. (male, born in 1988, from Ha Nam ), had a severe headache and numbness in his limbs and was taken to the emergency room by his family. On the way to the emergency room, the patient lost consciousness, fell into a coma, had convulsions in his limbs and stopped breathing and had a heart attack.
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When brought to the A9 Emergency Center, Bach Mai Hospital, the patient was in a coma and had stopped circulating outside the hospital. Although the patient received active CPR and his heart started beating again, and natural circulation was re-established, he was still in a deep coma.
Mr. S. was then transferred to the Stroke Center and had a CT scan of the brain, consulted and diagnosed with coma, out-of-hospital circulatory arrest due to severe diffuse subarachnoid hemorrhage (Hunt Hess V) suspected of being caused by a ruptured cerebral vascular malformation.
The multidisciplinary consultation board decided to perform digital subtraction angiography to find the source of bleeding and discovered a ruptured aneurysm of the right vertebral artery. The patient underwent emergency intervention to embolize the aneurysm using Coils.
After the intervention, the patient remained in a deep coma, had a persistent high fever, and did not respond to treatment, despite active resuscitation, anti-cerebral edema, electrolyte control, and body temperature control.
After the intervention, the patient was transferred to the Intensive Care Center for further treatment with a diagnosis of coma after circulatory arrest, cerebral hemorrhage due to rupture of the right vertebral artery aneurysm, and pneumonia.
Over the next 9 days, despite intensive treatment and resuscitation efforts, the patient's condition did not improve, he gradually fell into a deeper coma, lost his reflexes and was at risk of brain death.
Through many hospital-wide consultations, with the assessment that the patient was at high risk of approaching brain death, the hospital explained the patient's prognosis and discussed with the patient's family the noble significance of the national human tissue and organ donation program.
And the purpose of bringing life to patients who are struggling day and night with illness and the noble humanistic meaning of saving people "giving is forever" has convinced the family of patient S.
Witnessing 10 days of doctors and medical staff wholeheartedly caring for Mr. S., the patient's family understood and expressed their wish to donate organs to save lives and bring life to others.
This is an extremely precious sacrifice that demonstrates compassion to bring miracles to the sick who are suffering from pain and despair.
After completing the legal procedures with the direction and support of the National Organ Transplant Coordination Center, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, 108 Military Central Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, Hue Central Hospital... coordinated to perform surgery to remove the patient's organs to transfer to the recipient.
According to management, within only 4 hours and 30 minutes from the time of taking it from the donor cage, the heart was transported to Hue Central Hospital for a heart transplant for a patient with heart failure; the liver was transferred to 108 Military Central Hospital for a liver transplant; and two kidneys were transplanted by doctors of 108 Military Central Hospital right at Bach Mai Hospital for two patients with end-stage renal failure.
The life transfer at Bach Mai Hospital has gone through a challenging journey and achieved the desired results. Life has been extended and the noble values have moved and touched the deep emotions of each person. The noble gestures will certainly be spread and connected in the fight for human life and for people's health.
Every year more than 30,000 people die from accidents and injuries.
Every year, more than 30,000 people die from accidents in Vietnam, accounting for 7% of all deaths. Accidents and injuries not only cause great loss of life but also create a significant economic and social burden.
The Department of Health Environment Management (Ministry of Health) has just coordinated with the University of Public Health to organize the 4th national scientific conference on injury prevention and control with the theme: "Reducing the burden of injuries: The effectiveness of sustainable policies and interventions".
In his speech at the conference, Deputy Minister of Health Le Duc Luan said that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), injuries account for 11% of the global disease burden, of which 80% is in developing countries.
Every year, 4.4 million people die (nearly 8% of all deaths) and 78 million are permanently disabled due to injuries. Road traffic accidents, drowning, falls and violence are the main causes.
In Vietnam, in the disease model, Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan said, injuries account for more than 11%. According to a report by the Ministry of Health, in the period 2019-2023, more than 30,000 people die each year from injuries, accounting for 7% of total deaths from all causes. Approximately more than 80 people die from injuries every day. Traffic accidents, drowning and work accidents are the leading causes.
According to the Deputy Minister of Health, although there have been many efforts in accident and injury prevention, this is still a worrying issue.
Statistics from medical facilities show that, on average, each year there are more than 1.1 million cases of accidents and injuries coming to medical facilities for examination and treatment, and more than 30,000 people die from accidents and injuries.
Road traffic accidents, drowning and work-related accidents are the leading causes of death due to injury. This shows that, although some results have been achieved, Vietnam needs to continue to make more efforts and investments to reduce injury and minimize the consequences caused by injury.
According to Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan, Vietnam has been implementing activities and policies to reduce accidents and injuries.
According to statistics, from 2012 to now, the rate of death due to accidents and injuries per 100,000 people has decreased by about 28%. Nearly 500 communes/wards have been recognized as safe communities - Preventing accidents and injuries.
“However, the number of deaths remains high, and there are still many potential risks of accidents and injuries due to climate change, natural disasters, catastrophes, etc. Even traffic accidents and work accidents still pose many risks,” said Deputy Minister Le Duc Luan.
Suspend circulation and recall IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma product
The Hanoi Department of Health has just issued document 5309/SYT-NVD announcing the suspension of circulation, recall, and destruction of the IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream product due to failure to meet quality standards and the cosmetic label in circulation does not meet regulations.
Previously, on October 23, 2024, the Department of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health also issued document 3524/QLD-MP directing on this matter.
Based on 2 test reports of the Center for Drug, Cosmetic and Food Testing of Quang Ngai province, the Drug Administration has issued a document to suspend circulation, recall and destroy IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream. The company responsible for bringing the product to market and manufacturing: Vuong Kim Long Company Limited, address 267 Khuong Viet, Phu Trung ward, Tan Phu district, Ho Chi Minh City.
Test certificate No. 777/PKN dated October 14, 2024 and related documents report on the batch of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream - Box of 1 bottle of 8g.
On the box label is written Batch number: 112022; Manufacturing date: November 2, 2022; Expiry date: November 2, 2025; Manufactured according to TCCB: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM; Registration number: 0052/01/QLD-CL; Manufactured at: Vuong Kim Long Company Limited, address 267 Khuong Viet, Phu Trung ward, Tan Phu district. On the bottle label: does not show the production batch number.
The above sample was taken by the Center for Drug, Cosmetic and Food Testing of Quang Ngai province at Hai Duong Cosmetic Shop, address: 88 Ngo Quyen, Quang Ngai city, Quang Ngai province for quality testing.
The sample did not meet quality standards because it contained salicylic acid which was not included in the product formula that had been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration receipt number.
Test certificate No. 776/PKN dated October 14, 2024 and related documents report the batch of IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream - Box of 1 bottle of 8g. On the box label is shown Batch number: 022024; Manufacturing date: February 20, 2024; Expiry date: February 20, 2027; Manufactured according to TCCB: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM; Registration number: 0052/01/QLD-CL; Manufactured at: Vuong Kim Long Company Limited, address 267 Khuong Viet, Phu Trung ward, Tan Phu district. On the bottle label: No production batch number shown.
Cosmetic samples were taken at Viet Cam Cosmetics Shop, address 52 Le Dinh Can, Quang Ngai City, Quang Ngai Province for quality testing.
The sample did not meet quality standards because it contained salicylic acid which was not included in the product formula that had been granted a Cosmetic Product Declaration receipt number.
According to the Declaration Form: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM issued by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on October 5, 2028 (valid for 5 years from the date of signing) for the product named IQ Facial Cream, the Company responsible for bringing the product to the market and manufacturing: Vuong Kim Long Production and Trading Company Limited. Address: 267 Khuong Viet, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City).
However, the product label states the product name as IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream and the name of the organization responsible for bringing the product to market is “Vuong Kim Long Company Limited”.
Thus, the product name and manufacturing facility name written on the label are not consistent with the product name and manufacturing facility name on the declaration form.
Particularly for product batch number 022024 manufactured on February 20, 2024 after the expiration date of the Cosmetic Product Declaration receipt number
Therefore, the Hanoi Department of Health announced the suspension of circulation and recall of the product IQ Vitamin E Whitening Melasma Facial Cream because the tested sample did not meet quality standards due to containing salicylic acid which is not included in the product formula and has been granted the Cosmetic Product Declaration Receipt Number: 004755/18/CBMP-HCM;
The batch of cosmetic products was produced after the expiration date of the receipt number of the Declaration Form; the product name written on the label is inconsistent with the product name on the Declaration Form "IQ Facial Cream"; the name of the organization responsible for bringing the product to the market and manufacturing is inconsistent with the Declaration Form "Vuong Kim Long Production and Trading Company Limited"; the product label in circulation does not meet the regulations on product labels according to Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BYT.
Hanoi Department of Health informs cosmetic businesses and users in the area to urgently review and immediately stop selling and using the above products.
The Health Departments of 30 districts, towns and cities notify businesses and cosmetic users in the area to recall all of the above products; inspect and supervise the recall implementation of the establishments (if any).
The Department of Health will actively propagate to businesses, cosmetic users and people to know not to trade or use products that do not ensure quality and are harmful to health.
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