According to the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Mr. T was brought to the emergency room in critical condition, in a deep coma, with no pulse or blood pressure, dilated pupils on both sides, and no light reflex. On his body appear many burn marks on both knees, the back of his hands, and around his navel - typical signs of suspected electric shock.
Mr. T's family said that on the afternoon of June 4, after a heavy rain, he went to the rooftop to fix the water tank. Fifteen minutes later, he suddenly lost consciousness and was later discovered by his family and taken to the hospital. Although no one witnessed the incident directly, based on clinical signs, doctors diagnosed him with cardiac arrest due to electric shock.
Doctors urgently performed chest compressions, injected adrenaline, placed an endotracheal tube, and gave two electric shocks. After 30 minutes of intensive care, Mr. T had a pulse again. However, blood gas results showed that the patient was in a state of severe metabolic acidosis, high blood potassium, and had to maintain two vasopressors due to shock after circulatory arrest.
After the pupils showed signs of constriction, the doctors decided to perform advanced resuscitation with mechanical ventilation, continuous blood filtration, and put the patient on a controlled hypothermia system to protect brain function. The patient is currently receiving intensive treatment in the Emergency Department.
MSc. Dr. Le Son Viet said that this is a case with a very severe risk of neurological sequelae after circulatory arrest. However, Mr. T is currently making certain progress, his pupils have returned to normal and have reflexes, he has stopped vasopressor drugs and stopped dialysis.
To prevent electric shock accidents in everyday life, Dr. Son recommends that people be especially careful when repairing electrical equipment or systems in the home. Before operating, the power source must be completely disconnected by turning off the circuit breaker or circuit breaker.
Repairs should only be done with dry hands, on dry ground and using specialized tools with insulation such as gloves, screwdrivers, and insulated pliers. Absolutely do not climb on roofs, water tanks or high places related to the electrical system when safety is not guaranteed.
The doctor also recommends that old electrical equipment with signs of damage or leakage should be checked and replaced promptly. In addition, regular inspection and maintenance of the electrical system is also an important solution to prevent electrical shock accidents in the home.
In case of electric shock, you need to stay calm to handle it properly. First of all, quickly turn off the power source or use an insulating object such as a wooden stick, broom handle... to separate the victim from the electric current. Absolutely do not touch the person being shocked directly. Call 115 immediately and check the victim's reaction.
If the victim stops breathing and has no pulse, chest compressions and artificial respiration should be performed, if the attendant has been trained in the technique. For conscious victims, they should be kept still, kept warm and monitored continuously until medical personnel arrive.
Never pour water on the victim and limit movement in case of suspected spinal injury.
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