As a result of the collision, a 12-year-old child sustained critical injuries when their wheel was crushed by a tricycle. The impact caused multiple traumatic shocks, severe hemorrhagic shock, and swelling and contusions in various areas of their body. Upon examination, it was discovered that the child had blunt abdominal trauma and pelvic trauma.
MSc. Do Quoc Phong, Deputy Head of the Department of Intensive Care and Poison Control, classified this as a serious and dangerous emergency due to the child’s young age, multiple injuries, severe hemorrhagic shock, and high risk of death. To stop the bleeding at the sites of severe blood loss, doctors quickly embolized the patient’s internal iliac artery. The child received nearly 4 liters of blood transfusion within the first 24 hours to stabilize their condition. While blood transfusions helped the patient overcome the critical stage, they also posed potential risks and complications that needed immediate attention.
Following iliac artery embolization, the medical team continued treating the patient’s bleeding to stabilize them. The surgical team specializing in digestive surgery repaired the bladder rupture site and addressed other abdominal injuries. After receiving treatment for four days, the child’s health stabilized and they were monitored and rehabilitated.
Dr. Phong emphasized the importance of quick and accurate treatment for pediatric patients with complex multi-traumatic shock. Thanks to prompt first aid and emergency transportation by the E Hospital team, the child’s life was saved.