A 12-year-old patient was rushed to Hospital E in critical condition after colliding with a tricycle while walking home from extra classes. The collision caused the wheel to crush the child, resulting in multiple traumatic shocks, severe hemorrhagic shock, and swelling and contusions in various areas of his body.
The examination revealed that the patient had blunt abdominal trauma, pelvic trauma, and other serious injuries. Deputy Head of the Department of Intensive Care and Poison Control, MSc. Do Quoc Phong, classified the situation as a serious and dangerous emergency due to the child’s young age, multiple injuries, severe hemorrhagic shock, and risk of imminent death.
To stop the bleeding at critical locations causing significant blood loss, doctors embolized the patient’s internal iliac artery. Over the next 24 hours, the patient received nearly 4 liters of blood transfusion to stabilize his condition despite the risks and potential complications associated with large blood transfusions.
After iliac artery embolization, doctors continued treating the patient to stabilize him. The surgical team specializing in digestive surgery repaired the bladder rupture site and addressed other injuries in the abdomen. After four days of treatment, the patient’s health had stabilized, and he was undergoing monitoring and rehabilitation.
Dr. Phong emphasized that quick and accurate treatment is essential for pediatric patients experiencing complex multi-traumatic shock. Thanks to timely first aid provided by E Hospital team at the scene
