Khanh Hoa (VNA) - The Truong Sa island clinic of the Naval Region 4’s Brigade 146 in Truong Sa district, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, on March 10 received and provided emergency treatment to a fisherman injured while fishing in the Truong Sa waters.
Earlier, at 9:00 am on the same day, Huynh Con, a crew member of the fishing vessel NT 90963TS from Ninh Thuan province, showed signs of poisoning after being stung by a lionfish (Pterois volitans) when he was fishing about 7 nautical miles from Truong Sa
Con was taken to Truong Sa for emergency treatment with severe pain, swelling, and redness in his right foot, and difficulty walking. Doctors diagnosed a venomous marine sting and conducted blood tests, pain relief, and anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic treatment. He remains on the island for further monitoring and treatment.
The same day, at 8:30 p.m, the Naval Region 2 Command in the southern province of Ba Ria – VungTau reported that the DK1/10 platform of its DK1 Battalion located in Ca Mau shoal successfully administered first aid to a fisherman injured while fishing in Ca Mau waters.
Fisherman Dang Quang Nhi, a crew member of the fishing vessel BTr 92897 TS, was injured when a crane hook fell on his head.
Upon receiving the information, the DK1/10 platform dispatched a medical team to provide emergency aid to the victim, who had a 6 cm-wide, 1.5 cm-deep wound on the back left side of his head. His wound was cleaned, anesthetised, stitched, treated with antibiotics and pain relief, and given fluids.
After receiving care, the fisherman regained consciousness, was responsive, and his condition gradually stabilised. The medical team continued to administer intravenous fluids and monitor his recovery./.
