West Sea Coast Guard Cheong Saves Life by Airlifting Emergency Patient at Midnight

The West Sea Regional Coast Guard Office (Chief Kim Inchang) Geomundo Substation saved the life of a remote island resident in critical condition due to a heart disease by airlifting them via helicopter.

According to the West Sea Regional Coast Guard, on the 25th at 9 p.m., a report was received from Geomundo Samsan Health Center about an emergency patient in their late 70s.

Yeosu Rotary Wing Aviation Unit arrives at Geomundo helipad and boards the patient and guardian.
[Photo by Seohae Regional Coast Guard]

While preparing for ground transport, the patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, necessitating helicopter transport. The Yeosu Rotary-Wing Aviation Unit was dispatched, and the helicopter arrived at Geomundo helipad to promptly transfer the patient and guardian.

During the transfer, Coast Guard paramedics continuously monitored the patient's condition and maintained communication with the land fire department. The helicopter arrived at Yeosu Airport about 30 minutes after takeoff, where the patient was handed over to the 119 emergency medical team and urgently transported to the hospital.

Hospital examinations revealed the patient had an aortic injury near the heart, a life-threatening condition if delayed. Thanks to the West Sea Coast Guard's swift response and the health center's proactive measures, the resident's life was saved.

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