Patients with gastrointestinal infections were brought by helicopter from Truong Sa to the mainland

Information from Military Hospital 175 On May 17, it was reported that, before that, at 8:00 a.m. on May 15, the patient was admitted to Nam Yet Island Hospital, Truong Sa with symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting and loose bowel movements many times, then fatigue and shortness of breath.

Through examination, the doctors found that the patient had signs of severe circulatory failure, slow pulse: 32 beats/min, low blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, on the electrocardiogram showed 3rd degree atrioventricular block.

Airborne Emergency Team of Military Hospital 175 on a helicopter flight to bring the patient to the mainland Military Hospital 175

Doctors conducted consultations with specialists in resuscitation and cardiology at Military Hospital 103 and Military Hospital 175.

The diagnostic results showed that the patient had a gastrointestinal infection with complications Heart heavy. Patients with severe prognosis, multi-organ failure, especially circulation, should be sent to the mainland for treatment.

Doctors of Hospital 175 examine patients after taking them to the hospital military hospital 175

On the afternoon of May 16, the air ambulance team of Military Hospital 175, led by Lieutenant and Doctor Ta Van Bach, flew out to Truong Sa and promptly brought the patient to the mainland by plane. Helicopterlanded safely at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Currently, the patient is receiving intensive care treatment, pacemaker placement and continuous renal support therapy at Military Hospital 175.