Amniotic fluid embolism, eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, and uterine rupture are obstetric emergencies that can cause cardiac arrest during or after labor.
A 51-year-old electrician suffered cardiac arrest after an electrical shock but was revived by doctors at Quang Binh Friendship Hospital after 15 minutes of CPR.
A 52-year-old patient with a history of hypertension suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. 16 doctors and nurses performed CPR for nearly two hours, along with electric shocks, in a dramatic rescue.
Many mistakenly believe first aid is solely for medical professionals or fear legal consequences, while in reality, anyone can easily learn and apply these skills.
Doctors recommend equipping public spaces with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as they can save lives during the critical "golden hour" following sudden cardiac arrest.
Even individuals without underlying health conditions and with normal check-up results can experience sudden cardiac arrest due to factors like arrhythmia and transient myocardial ischemia.
A 25-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital in a coma, experiencing multiple cardiac and respiratory arrests. Doctors performed CPR while simultaneously initiating ECMO, utilizing the most advanced life-support techniques, but her condition continued to deteriorate.
Chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, or brief dizziness can be signs that the heart's ability to pump blood is reduced, increasing the risk of cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrest, caused by various factors including underlying heart conditions or complications from a stroke, is a silent threat even to those who appear healthy.
A 67-year-old man collapsed on Tran Phu beach after experiencing sudden breathing difficulties. Luckily, a security guard from Khanh Hoa Provincial General Hospital was present and provided immediate first aid.
A 50-year-old man is in critical condition after being bitten by a king cobra. He suffered cardiac arrest, fell into a coma, and faces a high risk of death despite doctors' efforts.
A 66-year-old man was revived after going into cardiac arrest while repairing a water tank. He was unconscious and unresponsive when admitted to the hospital.
A 55-year-old man suffered sudden cardiac arrest upon arrival at the hospital due to an acute asthma attack. Doctors performed continuous CPR for over 20 minutes to restore his heartbeat.
