In the past four days, Children’s Hospital No. 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has received seven emergency cases transferred from Dong Nai. Among these, three individuals have sadly passed away, and two are in critical condition. The remaining cases, although saved, have uncertain recovery prospects.
According to Dr. Pham Thi Kim Loan, Head of the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital No. 2, the statistics reveal that the number of children suffering from traumatic brain injuries due to traffic accidents in Dong Nai consistently ranks the highest. In November, out of 30 emergency cases of brain injuries caused by traffic accidents, Dong Nai accounted for one-fifth. However, the occurrence of seven severe injuries within just four days, with nearly 50% mortality, is unprecedented. These children were brought in with severe brain hemorrhages and were already in a deep coma state.
Some children suffered accidents due to minor oversights by adults, such as N.T.A., a 4-year-old from Nui Tuong, Tan Phu. Left unattended, the child ran into the street and was struck by a motorcycle, and it has been confirmed that the child did not survive. Many cases involved patients lacking awareness, like L.D.M, a 14-year-old who rode a motorcycle carrying three passengers. Unable to control the vehicle, he crashed into a power pole, resulting in his death.
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Child A. is still being treated at Children’s Hospital No. 2 (covered with a white cloth). |
Because children’s skulls are still developing, they are particularly susceptible to brain hemorrhage upon impact with hard objects. Excessive bleeding in the brain can pose a life-threatening risk. Therefore, parents must pay closer attention to their children, especially families living near busy roads, to minimize the likelihood of unfortunate accidents. “Additionally, schools and relevant authorities need to provide regular traffic safety education for students to enhance their awareness,” Dr. Loan emphasized.
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