Red alert throughout the hospital, saving the life of a patient with anaphylactic shock

NDO - A patient who suffered anaphylactic shock after receiving a critical antibiotic injection while being treated as an inpatient at Thai Binh City General Hospital (Thai Binh Province) was successfully treated and survived the critical condition.

Male patient VTH (58 years old), living in Thai Binh city, was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of coughing up a lot of phlegm, difficulty breathing, fever... After examination and paraclinical tests, the patient was diagnosed with pneumonia, hospitalized for treatment, and prescribed antibiotics.

After being injected with the antibiotic Tenamyd Cefotaxime, the patient experienced severe itching and difficulty breathing. Doctors determined that this was a severe case of anaphylactic shock, which could have been life-threatening.

Doctors turned on the red alert throughout the hospital, mobilized doctors and nurses to quickly arrive at the patient's bedside, coordinated emergency care, gave the patient oxygen, administered intravenous fluids combined with vasopressor Adrenaline, intravenous infusion, and placed a urinary catheter...

After more than 30 minutes, the patient's blood pressure began to return, breathing difficulties were relieved, and the rash and itching decreased. Doctors continued to actively treat the patient according to the anaphylactic shock protocol. After a while, the patient's blood pressure, pulse, and temperature gradually stabilized and he was out of shock. When the patient's pulse and blood pressure stabilized and his life was no longer in danger, the hospital transferred the patient to a higher level for further monitoring and treatment.

According to information from the patient's family, Mr. H's health is progressing very well and he is speaking normally. The family thanks the doctors and nurses for successfully helping the patient overcome the dangerous moment.

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