The patient, named La Van Tru, 60 years old from Hoai Nhon Dong ward, Gia Lai province, is a crew-member of fishing trawler BD 97863 TS, captained by Ton Van Duong from Hoai Nhon ward, Gia Lai province. The vessel departed on March 7 and the patient was brought to the infirmary at 2:00 on March 30.
Upon receiving the information, the infirmary promptly prepared for receiving the patient.
According to the captain’s account, at around 4:00 on March 29, while sitting and fishing with others, the patient suddenly became drowsy and unresponsive when called, though he still reacted to pinching. He still could move both arms and legs, but the tongue obstruction caused snoring respiration. The fishermen then let him rest, and by the afternoon of the same day, he became more alert, was able to respond appropriately, but showed weakness on the left side of his body.
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The patient is quickly transported to the infirmary for medical examination. |
The medical team quickly conducted an examination and performed tests including a complete blood count, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and echocardiography.
After the examination and consultation, the patient was diagnosed with suspected brain infarction due to basilar artery atherosclerosis, intracranial hemorrhage to be excluded.
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Providing examination after the patient was admitted |
The patient will continue to be monitored at the infirmary and will be transferred to the mainland by sea once his condition stabilizes. If there are signs of worsening brain injury, further consultations will be conducted to consider air evacuation.
Translated by Quynh Oanh