Truong Sa Medical Center rescues fisherman with broken ankle

On September 1, Truong Sa Medical Center, Truong Sa island district, Khanh Hoa province received and treated a fisherman from Binh Dinh province.

Officers and soldiers of Truong Sa island take patients from the ship to Truong Sa Medical Center.

At around 6:00 p.m. on August 31, while fishing in the sea 68 nautical miles from Truong Sa Island, Mr. Tran Di, 70 years old, from Binh Dinh province, had his leg wrapped in a fishing net, nearly severing his right ankle.

Immediately afterwards, the patient was taken to Truong Sa Medical Center for emergency treatment by ship BD 97652 TS at 8:30 a.m. on September 1.

Doctors from Truong Sa Medical Center consult online with Military Hospital 175.

The patient was tested by the medical team of Truong Sa Medical Center for blood count, blood biochemistry, X-ray, emergency abdominal ultrasound, rehydration, electrolytes, antibiotics, pain relief, and nutrition.

Currently, doctors at Truong Sa Medical Center will continue to consult with Military Hospital 175 and monitor the wound in case of risk of infection or bleeding to promptly report any abnormalities.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/trung-tam-y-te-truong-sa-cap-cuu-ngu-dan-bi-dut-co-chan-284686.html