Hue: Many people hospitalized after attending a funeral

The patients include both men and women, aged 54 to 84, all residing in Phong Dinh ward (Hue city).

At noon on July 20, Hue Central Hospital, branch 2, admitted 9 patients with suspected food poisoning after attending a funeral.

The patients include both men and women, aged 54 to 84, all residing in Phong Dinh ward (Hue city).

Many people in Hue were hospitalized after attending a funeral.

Initial information, at noon on July 19, all patients attended a local death anniversary, with dishes prepared by X.D. restaurant (located in Phong Dinh ward).

After the meal, many people experienced symptoms such as stomachache and nausea and were taken to the hospital on the morning of July 20.

Through examination, doctors diagnosed 9 patients with acute gastroenteritis due to food poisoning. The most severe case was Ms. NTL (born in 1941) who suffered from septic shock and is being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit in a state of slow contact, intermittent abdominal pain, and fatigue. The remaining patients are currently in basically stable health.

The leader of Hue Central Hospital, Branch 2, said that the unit proactively planned to receive and classify patients according to severity for timely treatment. At the same time, it ensured adequate human resources, medicine, emergency equipment, and was ready to perform advanced techniques such as blood filtration and ECMO when necessary.

Regarding the incident, Mr. Trinh Duc Nhu, Chairman of Phong Dinh Ward People's Committee confirmed the information that some local residents were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. The ward is currently directing relevant units to collect food samples and coordinate to verify and clarify the cause of the incident.

VAN THANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/hue-nhieu-nguoi-nhap-vien-cap-cuu-sau-khi-an-dam-gio-post804587.html