Khanh Hoa: fisherman suffering from decompression brought ashore for further treatment

A fisherman suffering from decompression sickness due to deep diving was brought ashore from Truong Sa township’s medical centre in Truong Sa district, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa for further treatment in HCM City's Military Hospital 175 in the early morning of March 25.

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The fisherman suffering from decompression is brought ashore for further treatment (Photo: VNA) 

A fisherman suffering from decompression sickness due to deep diving was brought ashore from Truong Sa township’s medical centre in Truong Sa district, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa for further treatment in HCM City's Military Hospital 175 in the early morning of March 25.

The 51-year-old patient, residing in the central province of Ha Tinh, is a crew member of fishing boat QNg 96-293 TS.

After diving at a depth of 35 metres and coming to the surface suddenly, the man had left chest pain, mild shortness of breath and weak legs. He was took to Truong Sa township’s medical centre for treatment at 12:00 on March 23.

Through blood tests and X-rays scanning, the patient was diagnosed with decompression sickness due to deep diving in the 23rd hour. He was placed under intensive treatment but his health condition did not improve.

After consulting doctors of the Military Hospital 175 via Telemedicine, doctors here urgently proposed the Ministry of Defence bring the patient ashore for further treatment.

During the process of transporting the patient to the mainland, the air emergency team of  the Military Hospital 175 always closely monitored the patient's vital signs, and cooperated with the flight crew of the ministry’s Army Corps 18 to ensure safety for the flight and the patient.

On March 25 morning, after receiving intensive treatment at the Military Hospital 175 in HCM City,  the patient showed signs of improvement.

VNA

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