Through the storm, helicopters brought 3 patients from Truong Sa to the mainland safely.

Medical team of Military Hospital 175 transported the patient from the helipad to the Emergency Department for treatment.

At 3:20 a.m. on October 1, EC-225 helicopter with registration number VN-8622 of the 18th Army Corps landed on the helipad on the roof of the Orthopedic Institute, Military Hospital 175, bringing 3 seriously ill patients from 3 islands in Truong Sa special zone, Khanh Hoa province for treatment.

The first patient is NTH (49 years old), being treated at Tien Nu Island Infirmary. Previously, the patient had symptoms of high fever for 8 consecutive days, difficulty urinating, and impaired consciousness. Admitted to Tien Nu Island Infirmary on September 28, the patient had an online consultation with Military Hospital 175, diagnosed with late-stage tuberculous meningitis/purulent meningitis, and was monitored on-site. The patient's condition worsened, he was comatose and showed signs of progressive multi-organ dysfunction. The consultation decided to transport him to the mainland for treatment by air.

The second patient is VXH (53 years old), being treated at Phan Vinh Island Infirmary. On September 29, the patient appeared to have weakness on the right side of the body, crooked mouth and difficulty speaking, high blood pressure. Through clinical examination, the patient was noted to have weakness on the right side of the body, decreased sensation. Online consultation with Military Hospital 175 determined a left hemisphere stroke, possibly an infarction, not excluding hemorrhage. The patient was at risk of progressive brain damage and respiratory failure, so it was decided to transport him to the mainland for treatment by air.

3 patients were specially monitored on the flight from Truong Sa special zone to the mainland for treatment.

The third patient is TVC (20 years old), the patient is being treated at Truong Sa Special Zone Medical Center with a diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome, clinical manifestations of severe edema all over the body, high blood pressure. The patient is at risk of progressive respiratory failure and heart failure, so it was decided to transport him to the mainland by air.

Complying with the order of the Ministry of National Defense, the 18th Army Corps dispatched EC-225 VN-8622 helicopter and the air ambulance team of Military Hospital 175 led by Lieutenant Nguyen Van Sang - Intensive Care Department as team leader, departing from Tan Son Nhat airport at 4:15 p.m. on September 30 to Truong Sa special zone.

Despite the rain caused by the storm, strong winds and limited visibility, the flight crew bravely maneuvered and landed on the islands one by one to receive the 3 patients. During the mission, the 175 Military Hospital's air ambulance team approached the patients one by one, provided emergency treatment and stabilized them so they could be safely transported to the mainland.

3 patients are being cared for at Military Hospital 175

According to Lieutenant Nguyen Van Sang, Department of Intensive Care and Anti-Poison, Military Hospital 175, on one flight, they had to receive 3 patients consecutively from 3 different islands, the work intensity was intense and the pressure was extremely high. In particular, the case of the patient with tuberculous meningitis on Tien Nu Island was very serious, any change in pressure in the cabin could increase intracranial pressure, endangering his life.

"We had to discuss carefully with the flight crew, agreeing to fly at the lowest possible altitude to ensure the safety of the patients, even though it would make the flight longer. Every minute in the air was tense. But in the end, all three patients were brought home safely. That is the most important thing," Lieutenant Nguyen Van Sang informed.

THANH SON

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/xuyen-dem-vuot-bao-truc-thang-dua-3-nguoi-benh-tu-truong-sa-ve-dat-lien-an-toan-post815723.html