Female student injured in ceiling collapse at Hermann Gmeiner High School has undergone emergency surgery

Previously, after the ceiling collapse incident atHermann Gmeiner High School, student TM - class 11A9 was the most seriously injured patient. After initial first aid, the patient was transferred to Viet Duc Hospital for treatment in a state of multiple injuries and complete spinal paralysis.

Informing a number of press agencies today, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Long, Deputy Head of the Department of Spinal Surgery, Viet Duc Hospital, said: The patient was admitted to the hospital due to a domestic accident, multiple trauma, fracture and dislocation of the T11 thoracic vertebrae, complete spinal cord paralysis; small subarachnoid brain, Glasgow score 15; fractures of ribs 1-4 on the right side, bilateral hemothorax and pneumothorax.

The patient was transferred to the emergency operating room for bilateral pleural drainage; spinal correction, spinal fixation, and nerve release.

According to information from the hospital, due to the severe impact of the ceiling collapse, patient M is currently completely paralyzed in movement and sensation, so his recovery is unlikely. Doctors will continue to monitor and actively treat the patient.

Regarding the collapse of the school's wooden ceiling, on the afternoon of December 21, the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment signed and issued a document to the Nghe An Provincial Department of Health regarding the direction of emergency and timely treatment of the accident victims.

In particular, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requested the Nghe An Department of Health to continue to actively handle the following tasks: Continue to direct affiliated hospitals and coordinate with upper-level hospitals and related units to mobilize good doctors, ensure adequate medicine and emergency equipment, handle and treat victims, to ensure timely and most effective treatment.

At the same time, focus on treatment, health care, and psychological stabilization for victims to overcome the crisis; Closely coordinate with hospitals under the Ministry of Health in referral, professional consultation, remote medical examination and treatment via telehealth, and monitor treatment for victims at upper-level hospitals.

In addition, assign a focal point to provide official and specific information to the press, media, parents and relatives of the victims.

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management also requested the Nghe An Department of Health to promptly compile a report and send it to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ministry of Health, update the progress of the victim's treatment and suggestions and recommendations to the Ministry of Health (if any) to ensure emergency and treatment for the victims of the incident.

Discussing further about this, Mr. Trinh Hung Tien - Head of Medical Affairs Department - Nghe An Department of Health said: Yesterday morning, immediately after receiving the above incident, leaders of the Department of Health and Medical Affairs Department went to the school and General Hospital 115 to direct emergency and treatment. In addition, they also contacted Viet Duc Hospital and the student's family to coordinate to help this student during his treatment in Hanoi.

The student has undergone surgery and recovery will take a long time. The Department will continue to support the injured student and his family during the treatment process./.