Saving a young man from Nghe An border area who committed suicide by eating poison ivy
(Baonghean.vn) - A young man who tried to commit suicide by eating poison ivy was promptly saved by the medical staff of Muong Ai Border Guard Station (Nghe An Border Guard).
At around 0:30 on June 7, Mr. Luong Van P (born in 1995), residing in Pung village, Muong Ai commune, Ky Son district, due to family conflicts, ate poison ivy and committed suicide. The victim was taken to Muong Ai commune health station by his family in a state of severe poisoning, with his whole body turning purple, having difficulty breathing, and a weak pulse, his life in danger.
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| The young man who ate poison ivy was saved. Photo: Phuong Linh |
In the dark, the Muong Ai Border Guard Station's military doctors and the Muong Ai Commune's reinforcement medical staff urgently took measures to save the victim. After nearly 3 hours of intensive emergency care, the patient was out of danger, no longer cyanotic, had less difficulty breathing, and could talk.
Currently, the patient's health is recovering and progressing well.