Chợ Rẫy Hospital Sends ECMO Team to Phú Quốc to Rescue Boat Accident Victims

Chợ Rẫy Hospital has urgently deployed a medical team and ECMO equipment to Phú Quốc to rescue victims from a capsized boat incident. The hospital's rapid response includes specialists in resuscitation and critical care, along with vital medical supplies and specialized equipment.

On the night of July 11, two doctors from the Resuscitation and Emergency Departments and one nurse, who were already stationed at Phú Quốc General Hospital, were immediately dispatched to Sun Medical Center Phú Quốc. They are working to provide intensive care to two severely injured patients.

To prepare for critical cases, the medical team brought an ECMO machine, associated equipment, infusion pumps, coronary intervention tools, ventilators, specialized suction machines for patient transport, and specific antibiotics. The hospital is also coordinating with Kiên Giang Hospital to transport blood and necessary medical supplies to Phú Quốc.

In addition to rescue efforts, Chợ Rẫy Hospital has coordinated with the An Giang Department of Health to arrange for the temporary storage of approximately 10 deceased victims at the hospital's morgue while authorities handle the incident. The boat, carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members, and one tour guide, capsized about 400 meters from the shore while en route to the An Thới International Port.