Saving the life of a critically ill patient after being stung more than 30 times by wasps

(Dan Tri) - While cutting down a tree behind his house, a man in Da Nang city accidentally disturbed a wasp nest and was stung by a swarm of bees, sending him to the hospital in critical condition.

On July 2, Quang Nam Central General Hospital (Da Nang) reported that it had successfully treated a critical case of anaphylactic shock caused by a wasp sting.

The patient, Mr. NTD (68 years old, residing in Duc Phu commune), was hospitalized in critical condition with more than 30 bee stings. Mr. D. showed symptoms of facial swelling, convulsions, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, fatigue, rapid pulse and swollen stings.

The patient was conscious, breathing on his own and had the endotracheal tube removed (Photo: Provided by the hospital).

According to the patient, on the afternoon of June 26, while cutting trees behind his house, he accidentally disturbed a wasp nest and was stung by a swarm of bees.

Through examination and medical history, doctors determined that Mr. D. had grade 3 anaphylactic shock. Immediately, the patient was injected with anti-shock drugs, given intravenous fluids, oxygen, and had his vital signs closely monitored.

However, the patient's condition worsened, falling into a coma and respiratory failure. Mr. D. was transferred to the Intensive Care and Anti-Poison Department for endotracheal intubation, intravenous fluids, vasopressor drugs and intensive treatment.

There, doctors diagnosed Mr. D. with heart failure, acute kidney failure, and rhabdomyolysis - a serious muscle breakdown condition that causes electrolyte disturbances and is life-threatening. The patient received intensive treatment, including continuous blood filtration combined with adsorption filtration to remove toxins caused by bee venom.

After 4 days of intensive treatment, the patient was conscious, breathing on his own and the endotracheal tube was removed. On July 1, Mr. D. was transferred to the Department of Tropical Diseases for further monitoring and recovery.

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