"Life comes first at any time! This is our responsibility and mission!" Recently, Qianhai Life Guangzhou General Hospital successfully treated a patient with 90% burn coverage, demonstrating exceptional technical skill to turn the tide between life and death. Within just two months, the patient recovered and was discharged.
Green Channel, Multidisciplinary Collaboration
On the morning of September 10, 2020, Mr. Lu, a 61-year-old resident of Zengcheng District, suffered severe burns covering his entire body after a gas cylinder explosion in his kitchen. His family immediately called 120 and transported him to a nearby hospital, where they were informed that the case was too complex for local treatment and required transfer to a major hospital in Guangzhou capable of treating severe burn patients.The principle for treating extensive burn patients is to provide initial care as close as possible to avoid lengthy transfers. At this point, the family contacted the nearby Qianhai Life Guangzhou General Hospital for assistance.
"Upon receiving the emergency call, we immediately dispatched an ambulance while the hospital began preparing for treatment," said Dr. Tong Tinghui, Deputy Chief Physician and Head of the Plastic Surgery Department. "The patient's condition was extremely critical; the sooner treatment began, the higher the chances of survival."By the time the patient arrived at our hospital, all preparations for treating extensive burns had been completed.
Prompt Response, Efficient Organization
A race against time to save the patient's life had begun.Upon the ambulance's arrival, the patient was immediately transported through the green emergency corridor to the resuscitation ward. With support from multiple departments—including the Emergency Department, Critical Care Medicine Center, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Anesthesiology and Surgery Department, Rehabilitation Department, Sterile Supply Department, Nursing Department, Medical Affairs Department, Operations Department, and Logistics and Equipment Department—the Plastic Surgery Department rapidly completed the condition assessment and formulated and implemented the treatment plan.
Scientific and Effective Treatment
With extremely severe burns, the patient's condition was critical, rapidly fluctuating, and associated with high mortality. Particularly during the shock phase, significant fluctuations could severely compromise the infection and recovery phases. Mr. Lu suffered burns covering 90% of his total body surface area (TBSA).The treatment mission was urgent, with active participation from all departments. Through the concerted efforts of the entire medical team, precise fluid resuscitation, anti-shock therapy, anti-infection measures, supportive care, and symptomatic treatment were administered scientifically and effectively. The patient successfully stabilized through the shock phase, laying a solid foundation for subsequent treatment.
Dr. Tong Tinghui, Deputy Chief Physician and Head of the Plastic Surgery Department, explained that due to the severity of the patient's condition, the significant impact of the burns, and underlying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, he had not yet fully emerged from danger. Consequently, our hospital assigned a dedicated physician to provide 24-hour one-on-one intensive care, striving to help the patient overcome this critical battle and diligently safeguarding his fragile life.
Life First, Social Responsibility
Under the meticulous care of the medical team, within just two months, Mr. Lu recovered from burns covering 90% of his body and was discharged in full health. His family expressed deep gratitude: "The hospital and doctors not only saved my family member but also saved our entire household. During these two months, every doctor and nurse here has shown us profound warmth. We are immensely thankful to them!"
Regarding treatment costs, our hospital demonstrated humanitarian care and social responsibility. Beyond medical insurance coverage, we provided financial assistance tailored to the family's circumstances, significantly alleviating their burden. Kou Qiuyi, Party Secretary, Assistant President, and Director of the Critical Care Medicine Center, stated: "When confronting emergency patients, our hospital will spare no effort in rescue. Cost considerations are secondary—life always comes first.This is our responsibility and mission!"
The successful treatment of this burn patient once again demonstrates the comprehensive medical capabilities of Qianhai Life Guangzhou General Hospital. Our hospital possesses the capacity to treat patients with extensive burns, providing reliable technical assurance for emergency burn care in Zengcheng District and surrounding areas. Moving forward, patients in Zengcheng District can receive treatment locally.As a well-equipped, advanced tertiary general hospital in Guangzhou and Guangdong Province, Qianhai Life Guangzhou General Hospital will enhance its provision of high-quality medical services to residents in Zengcheng District and Guangzhou. We strive to achieve new breakthroughs in medical technology and discipline development, reaching new heights!