On July 1, a man in his mid-thirties was sitting at home when he suddenly lost consciousness and suffered cardiac arrest. Doctors at Bai Chay Hospital worked tirelessly to resuscitate the patient, performing CPR for over 50 minutes before he regained a pulse. The patient was then transferred to Quang Ninh General Hospital for further treatment.
At the Intensive Care Unit at Quang Ninh General Hospital, doctors applied controlled hypothermia to help regulate the patient’s body temperature. They also used other measures such as mechanical ventilation, vasopressor drugs, blood filtration, rehydration, and electrolyte replacement to address the disorders caused by circulatory arrest.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Dung from the Department of Intensive Care – Artificial Kidney explained that the patient was previously healthy but experienced sudden cardiac arrest with an unknown cause. After four days of treatment, the patient regained consciousness and had almost no neurological sequelae. The patient is now undergoing treatment at the Department of Cardiology to determine the cause and prevent recurrence.
Studies have shown that hypothermia can reduce mortality and severe sequelae in patients with brain damage after cardiac arrest. Prompt treatment within six hours is crucial for effectiveness. Circulatory arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood, which can lead to brain damage if not treated quickly. CPR helps maintain breathing and heart function to prevent further damage to the brain.
The case of this lucky patient serves as a reminder of how important it is to act quickly in cases of circulatory arrest. Prompt treatment can greatly improve a patient’s chances of survival and recovery without permanent brain damage or other severe consequences.
