Emergency surgery performed on a critically injured Chinese patient with multiple injuries from an accident.

The 19/8 Hospital of the Ministry of Public Security has successfully provided emergency care and surgery to a Chinese national who was in critical condition. multiple injuries In critical condition after the accident.

According to information from the hospital, the male patient was admitted with a series of severe injuries including traumatic brain injury, left pleural effusion, multiple rib fractures, left scapula fracture, along with the risk of respiratory failure and many life-threatening complications.

Upon admission, the neurosurgeons promptly resuscitated the patient, closely monitoring consciousness, respiration, circulation, and vital signs. Recognizing this as a complex trauma case involving combined head and chest injuries, the hospital immediately organized a multidisciplinary consultation between the Neurosurgery, General Surgery, and Anesthesia and Resuscitation departments to determine the optimal treatment plan.

Dr. Le Van Thuc stated that this was a case of severe multiple injuries, with a high risk of rapid deterioration if not treated promptly. Continuous assessment and close coordination among multiple specialties helped doctors determine the correct time for treatment, minimizing complications.

Based on clinical monitoring and paraclinical results, the doctors observed that the left pleural effusion was complicated and posed a risk of prolonged lung compression, so they decided to perform thoracoscopic surgery to remove the blood clot, irrigate, and drain the left pleural cavity.

The surgery was performed urgently, quickly removing the hematoma in the pleural cavity, relieving the compressed lung, and improving the patient's respiratory function.

Dr. Mai Tien Dung shared that, in cases of multiple injuries, in addition to medical treatment, psychological care and support are also needed for patients during treatment, especially foreign patients.

After a period of intensive treatment, the patient's condition has stabilized, he is conscious, his breathing has improved, and he is continuing to be monitored for recovery.