Intensive care, placing a modern pacemaker to protect the patient's life
Ms. Kim Gyeonghun (64 years old, Korean nationality) was hospitalized at Vinmec Nha Trang in a state of acute respiratory failure, acute pulmonary edema, accompanied by arrhythmia, heart failure. Notably, she also suffered from many complex underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stage III chronic kidney disease, stable breast cancer history and lower extremity venous thrombosis.
Immediately upon admission, the patient received multi-specialized treatment including cardiovascular intervention, respiratory and circulatory resuscitation, heart failure control, arrhythmia regulation and close monitoring of kidney function. The protocol was individualized, in accordance with international standards, especially for elderly patients with many underlying diseases and high risk of death.
In particular, a advanced technique in placing a pacemaker used to treat patients is the technique of placing a left brachial pacemaker (LBBAP) - an advanced pacemaker method, helping the heartbeat to be close to the natural physiology. This is a complex operation, requiring high skills and extensive experience from the interventionist doctor.
The patient was directly intervened by Dr. To Hung Thuy - a cardiovascular interventionist with nearly 30 years of experience - the device used in the intervention was a permanent 2-compartment defibrillator, a new generation with a battery life of up to 17 years and safe for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), helping patients feel secure in monitoring and long-term treatment.
After undergoing cardiovascular intervention and intensive intensive care, the patient's condition improved significantly. Ms. Kim was alert, had good contact, stable vital signs, could be in a wheelchair when moving, and the need for respiratory support gradually decreased. Cardiovascular indicators and kidney function were controlled stably.
Professional international medical transportation, bringing patients back home safely
Based on a comprehensive assessment, the professional council of Vinmec Nha Trang determined that the patient was eligible for international medical transport by air to return to Korea. The process of bringing the patient back to the country was built and implemented according to strict international medical procedures. Including pre-flight risk assessment, preparing sufficient medicines and specialized equipment for the aviation environment, continuously monitoring survival indicators throughout the journey, and being ready to intervene promptly when there are abnormal developments.
The medical staff of the Emergency and International Transport Department is responsible throughout from handover at the hospital, care during transportation, to coordinating safe transfer for receiving medical facilities in the host country, to ensure continuity in treatment and maximum safety for patients. The team has the participation of Dr. Do Tien Dung, in charge of the Intensive Care Unit, with more than 13 years of experience, especially resuscitation after cardiovascular surgery.
According to MSc.BS Phan Quoc Dung - Director of Vinmec Nha Trang General Hospital, international medical transport is one of the services that requires high safety standards and expertise in the medical field. Especially for elderly patients who have experienced critical conditions and have many underlying diseases, the evaluation and transportation preparation process needs to be carried out strictly, systematically, according to international standards.
To meet this requirement, the Emergency and International Transport Department is synchronously invested with a modern resuscitation - emergency equipment system, allowing continuous vital sign monitoring and timely handling of arising situations. The hospital uses specialized medicines and medical equipment for air transport, suitable for pressure conditions and cabin space, contributing to ensuring patient safety throughout the flight.
The international medical transportation process at Vinmec is comprehensively standardized, from pre-transport clinical evaluation, detailed planning, coordination with airlines and functional agencies, to connection with receiving medical facilities abroad. Each transportation shift has a dedicated team including resuscitation doctors, resuscitation nurses and medical interpreters, ensuring continuous medical care and effective communication throughout the process.
Vinmec Nha Trang is currently one of the few hospitals in Vietnam, especially in the Central region, fully deploying international medical transportation services for complex cases. This is not only a solution to meet the medical care needs of foreign patients, but also contributes to affirming the professional capacity and position of Vietnamese healthcare in the context of integration," MSc. Dr. Phan Quoc Dung affirmed.
In the context of more and more international patients choosing Vietnam as a treatment destination, the development of specialized medical transportation services at Vinmec Nha Trang is considered a strategic step, contributing to improving the quality of healthcare, increasing the safety experience for patients and consolidating the reputation of the health system on the regional and world map.
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