Myocardial Infarction Patient Expresses 'Thanks' for Life-Saving Quick Action by Paramedics

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A myocardial infarction patient who recovered thanks to the prompt emergency treatment by the 119 ambulance team visited the fire station to express gratitude.

According to the Gwangju Nambu Fire Station (Chief Jeong Seonmo) on the 15th, at around 7 p.m. on July 22, after receiving a report from Mr. A, who felt chest tightness following kidney dialysis, Fire Sergeant Jeong Seongho, Fire Corporal Heo Seongchan, and Firefighter Yoo Eunbi from Wolsan 119 Safety Center urgently dispatched.

The dispatched paramedics identified abnormal heart signs in Mr. A through cardiac rhythm analysis and confirmed the urgent condition.

They immediately provided emergency treatment such as oxygen supply and quickly transported the patient to the hospital to prevent deterioration.

Mr. A is known to have been discharged last week in good health after specialized treatment.

Mr. A repeatedly expressed gratitude to the paramedics, saying, “Thanks to you, I was able to leave the hospital in good health.”

A fire station official said, “Heart disease is a critical situation where life and death are decided within minutes, making it a tense dispatch even for experienced paramedics. It is rewarding just to have saved the patient, and thanks to the patients who expressed their gratitude to the team, we feel even more encouraged.”

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