Successful emergency treatment of newborn with severe septic shock
15/09/2024
(binhthuan.gov.vn) The Binh Thuan Provincial General
Hospital recently announced the successful emergency care and treatment of a
newborn who was suffering from severe septic shock and a clotting disorder.
The patient, N.T.T.T, was admitted to Binh Thuan
Provincial General Hospital where she underwent a cesarean section, resulting
in the birth of a 3,500-gram baby boy. Post-delivery, the infant suffered from
respiratory arrest, generalized cyanosis, and irregular heartbeats, indicating
a high risk of mortality. Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
intubation were performed, and the newborn was transferred to the Pediatrics
Department. There, doctors continued emergency resuscitation and carried out
necessary diagnostic and clinical procedures. The infant was diagnosed with
vitamin K deficiency shock, intracranial hemorrhage, and neonatal septic shock.
During the treatment, the infant's condition was complex,
necessitating continuous and intensive emergency resuscitation by the
Pediatrics Department. The medical team employed a comprehensive range of
supportive and specific treatments. After more than 20 days of care, the infant
began breathing independently, displayed a sucking reflex, and showed stable
health, allowing for his discharge from the hospital.
Doctors recommend
that regular prenatal check-ups are crucial and highly necessary for pregnant
women. Some pregnant women may have infections without showing clinical
symptoms. From the early stages of pregnancy, mothers should adhere to the
scheduled prenatal visits to effectively monitor and promptly intervene in any
potential infections that could affect the fetus.
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