The patient, B.D.D, born in 1969, a resident of Ninh Binh province (former Nam Dinh province), had a history of type 2 diabetes and chronic hypertension under regular medication. At 8:30 a.m. on October 14, he began experiencing dull, progressively worsening chest pain behind the sternum and was taken to the Infirmary of Thuyen Chai Island. Upon examination, his pulse was 72 bpm, blood pressure 120/70 mmHg, and SpO₂ 97%. Electrocardiogram results led doctors to diagnose acute anterior myocardial infarction.
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The patient is admitted to the hospital early on the morning of October 15 immediately after the EC-225 helicopter lands. |
Upon receiving the report, Military Hospital 175 immediately activated its telemedicine system to conduct an urgent remote consultation with Thuyen Chai Island Infirmary’s medical team. The online consultation confirmed that the patient was suffering from acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) of the posterior-inferior wall, Killip class II, at the 4th hour, complicated by hypertension and type 2 diabetes. It was truly a critical case with high risk of cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, cardiogenic shock, and sudden death. The team recommended urgent air evacuation to the mainland for timely treatment.
Following orders from the Ministry of National Defense, Corps 18 dispatched an EC-225 helicopter, piloted by Colonel Do Hoang Hai, to fly the aero-medivac team led by Doctor, Major Dinh Van Hong from Military Hospital 175. The team, with advanced medical equipment and an experienced critical-care crew, including an interventional cardiologist, departed from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 4:30 p.m. on October 14.
The flight successfully navigated harsh nighttime conditions, ensuring absolute safety. Upon reaching Thuyen Chai Island, the air medical team promptly performed necessary interventions and stabilization procedures before safely airlifting the patient to the mainland.
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The patient is under the care of the air medical rescue team during the flight. |
Immediately after arrival at Military Hospital 175, the patient was transferred straight to the Emergency Department for intensive monitoring, advanced cardiac testing, and treatment to minimize the risk of complications.
This medevac flight once again demonstrated the urgency and “all-for-the-patient” spirit of the air rescue team from Military Hospital 175 and the flight crew of Corps 18. It reaffirmed the crucial role of medevac services in ensuring healthcare for troops and residents on islands.
Translated by Song Anh