Stories from Ai Gioi · Vietnam

A 41-year-old man residing in Ai Gioi suffered a complete loss of his left foot during a lawn mowing accident. A broken mower blade struck the man, causing severe bleeding and loss of consciousness. Medical staff at Binh Vien Da Khoa hospital successfully performed surgery on the patient. A patient was admitted to the Huong Hoa Regional General Hospital after suffering a limb loss during a mowing accident. Doctors treated the patient to prevent blood loss and necrosis while activating an inter-hospital emergency protocol with Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital. The severed limb was processed using sterile techniques and cold storage to maintain reattachment viability. Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital activated emergency surgical teams and prepared operating rooms before the patient's arrival.