Vietnamese doctors save Russian boy in serious traffic accident

S.M., the Russian boy in question, sustained extensive skin lacerations across his left shoulder, arm, wrist, pelvis, thigh, and ankle.

Initially treated at a local hospital, his condition worsened, leading to his transfer to the Children’s Hospital.

Upon admission to Ho Chi Minh City’s Children’s Hospital, S.M. exhibited high fever, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and signs of severe infection with foul-smelling wounds and pus discharge.

Doctors performed urgent debridement surgery and initiated antibiotic therapy.

Cultures identified the infection as caused by gram-negative bacteria.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Tien, deputy director of the hospital, stated that the treatment included negative pressure wound therapy, advanced antiseptics, and biological dressings.

Supportive care involved intravenous nutrition, electrolyte balance correction, and pain management.

The boy also received psychological and nutritional consultations.

After 10 days, S.M.’s condition stabilized, with improved alertness, stable vital signs, and reduced wound drainage.

He communicated with nurses through a translation app and showed significant emotional recovery.

The hospital coordinated with the Russian Embassy to facilitate his return to Russia.

On April 24, after online consultations and on-site evaluations by Russian medical staff, S.M. was safely transferred to a flight back to Russia under medical supervision.

The hospital emphasized that this case highlights not only medical expertise but also international collaboration in healthcare.

It reflects Vietnam’s commitment to providing quality medical care to foreign patients.

The hospital has previously treated international patients from countries such as Japan, South Korea, China, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Uzbekistan.