Tongyeong Coast Guard transports an emergency patient from a commercial vessel in the southern seas of Sejon Island, Namhae-gun by helicopter :: Empathy Media Newsis ::

Sailors with sudden symptoms of high blood pressure and high fever are transported to hospital by helicopter

(Tongyeong = Newsis) Reporter Shin Jeong-cheol = Tongyeong Maritime Police Station (Chief Lee Sang-in) reported that at 11:12 a.m. on the 28th, there was an emergency patient complaining of high blood pressure and high fever on a 90,000-ton bulk carrier operating in the 22.5 nautical mile sea south of Sejon Island, Namhae-gun. After receiving the report, rescue forces were dispatched and emergency transport was carried out.

The Tongyeong Coast Guard, which was moving to the scene after receiving the report, requested support from an aircraft from the Namhae Regional Police Agency based on the opinion of Gyeongnam 119 that the blood pressure was very high and there was a possibility that the situation could develop into a serious situation.

After arriving at the scene, the Namhae Air Force Aviation Unit checked patient A (male, Korean), in his 60s, and found that he was showing signs of lethargy along with high blood pressure and high fever. He was transported by helicopter to Gimhae Airport and handed over to the waiting 119 ambulance. did it

It was confirmed that Mr. A became unwell while working on a merchant ship, and despite taking medication for high blood pressure, his blood pressure and body temperature did not improve and he continued to complain of lethargy, so the captain requested transfer.
An official from the Tongyeong Coast Guard said, “It takes a lot of time to transport an emergency patient at sea, so it is important to report it early,” and added, “The Tongyeong Coast Guard will do its best to protect the precious lives of the people by responding quickly in the event of a maritime accident.” said.

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