Doctor Nguyen Huy Tien, a medical professional from the Artificial Kidney Department at Hanoi Kidney Hospital, performed chest compressions on a 22-year-old man who suffered cardiac arrest after a traffic accident on Nguyen Chi Thanh street, saving his life. The incident occurred around 7:00 AM on 16/3. While on his way to work past alley 100 Nguyen Chi Thanh, doctor Tien noticed a crowd gathered around a motionless young man. He quickly assessed the victim, who was cyanotic, had vomited, showed signs of head trauma, and was in cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, the doctor immediately knelt on the road and began external chest compressions.
His immediate action proved critical. Doctor Tien performed continuous chest compressions for two minutes. "At that moment, I didn't have time to think much; I just focused on providing emergency aid," shared doctor Tien.
The prompt intervention led to a swift recovery of the patient's vital signs. After two minutes of continuous compressions, the patient's circulation began to recover. He gradually regained consciousness and was able to sit up, though he remained disoriented due to the head trauma. Doctor Tien immediately called 115 and stayed at the scene for half an hour to closely monitor the victim's heart rate and breathing. He continued his journey to Soc Son only after the ambulance transported the patient to a medical facility. Currently, the patient is being treated for head trauma at Transport Hospital.
The accident was a severe collision involving two motorcycles. Witnesses reported that the accident occurred when two motorcycles traveling in opposite directions collided violently at the alley intersection, causing the young man to fall and hit his head on the hard road surface.
This incident highlights the critical importance of immediate intervention in cases of cardiac arrest. Cardiorespiratory arrest abruptly interrupts the heart's pumping action, preventing blood flow to organs. Patients immediately face the risk of brain oxygen deprivation, which can quickly lead to death or permanent brain damage within minutes. Prompt and correct chest compressions help maintain breathing and heart activity, protecting the brain from irreversible complications.
Across the country, timely out-of-hospital cardiac arrest interventions have saved numerous lives. In late February, a female nurse from Bach Mai Hospital also saved a supermarket security guard who suddenly stopped breathing by performing chest compressions.
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Doctor Tien performing chest compressions to save the young man in the middle of the road. Photo extracted from clip |
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