Master of Science, Doctor Phan Le Minh Tien, from the Department of Line Direction at Nhi Dong 2 Hospital, stated on 24/7 that the child patient underwent immediate emergency surgery due to a deep neck wound, posing a risk to the airway and major blood vessels. During the operation, the medical team observed a wound over 2 cm deep on the right side of the chin, with the laceration extending close to the trachea and major blood vessels in the neck. Fortunately, the trachea, major blood vessels, and other vital structures remained unharmed.
Surgeons controlled bleeding, cleaned, and repaired the wound. Following the surgery, the child's health stabilized, the wound recovered well, and she was recently discharged.
Associate Professor, Doctor Pham Ngoc Thach, Deputy Director of Nhi Dong 2 Hospital, explained that glass, ceramic, or pottery items, when broken, can produce extremely sharp fragments that cause deep wounds, potentially damaging blood vessels, airways, and other vital organs.
"If a child is impaled or cut by a sharp object in the neck, chest, or abdomen, parents should not probe or attempt to remove the foreign object from the wound," Doctor Thach advised. Instead, use clean gauze or a cloth to apply gentle pressure to control bleeding and promptly transport the child to a medical facility equipped for emergency care and surgery.
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Doctors at Nhi Dong 2 Hospital Ho Chi Minh City operating on a patient. Photo: Quynh Tran |
Doctors at Nhi Dong 2 Hospital Ho Chi Minh City operating on a patient. Photo: Quynh Tran
Doctors also recommend against children using bowls, cups, or glasses made of glass, ceramic, or pottery in areas where they might easily slip and fall. Eating areas should be kept dry, tidy, and supervised by an adult, especially for young children or those who tend to run and jump while eating.
If an accident occurs, parents should keep the child lying or sitting still, limiting excessive movement. Do not attempt to remove any embedded fragments or apply leaves, medications, or unsterile substances to the wound before taking the child to the hospital.
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