On August 23, information from Hung Vuong Gia Lai Hospital, Gia Lai province said that it had just successfully received and treated patient NVC (42 years old, residing in Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province) who was stung by a hornet. about 31 stitches.
When hospitalized at Hung Vuong Gia Lai Hospital, patient C was awake, had severe headaches, body aches with difficulty breathing, and had bee stings on his legs, chest, abdomen, most commonly in the head.
The patient's situation is extremely serious, with a risk of acute kidney failure, blood clotting disorders, muscle destruction, multi-organ damage...
The patient suffered from severe anaphylaxis and coagulation disorders due to wasp stings. Doctors at the Department of Intensive Care - Poison Control at Hung Vuong Gia Lai Hospital provided intensive resuscitation to replace fluids, diuretics, and antihistamines. , corticosteroids, anti-tetanus serum (SAT) injections and hemodialysis adsorption to remove toxins from bee stings.
After 3 days of treatment, the patient gradually stabilized. On the 5th day of treatment, the patient was healthy, stable, able to eat, and was discharged from the hospital, followed up on an outpatient basis, and had a follow-up appointment after 7 days.
Doctors recommend that when a victim is stung by a bee in the head, face, and neck areas near major blood vessels, accompanied by signs such as rapidly spreading edema, body fever, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc., relatives should Immediately take the victim to the nearest reputable medical facility for timely treatment.
