Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On December 12th, a pregnant woman from Taiwan experienced premature rupture of membranes at a hotel in Nanjing. She then went into labor in a taxi on her way to the Eastern Theater Command General Hospital, a critical situation. Upon arrival at the hospital, the emergency department and obstetrics staff quickly coordinated, activating the green channel. Through efficient emergency response and professional medical technology, they successfully ensured the safety of both mother and child, demonstrating the hospital's strong capabilities in handling sudden obstetric emergencies.
"The mother has given birth in the car, get to the hospital entrance immediately!" That morning, the hospital's emergency department received a call for help from the taxi driver. The on-duty staff immediately pressed the emergency response button—the obstetrics team, carrying sterile delivery kits and neonatal resuscitation equipment, rushed to the emergency entrance. Simultaneously, the emergency department cleared the reception lane, and security personnel directed surrounding traffic to ensure the vehicle arrived directly. From receiving the call to each link being in place, the entire process took only 3 minutes, instantly activating a seamless multi-department emergency network.
When the vehicle arrived, Ms. Wang (pseudonym), the mother, had already given birth, and the newborn was simply wrapped in clothing. "The newborn is completely cyanotic, unresponsive to stimulation, and has a weak pulse!" The emergency room nurse rushed forward, quickly assessed the situation, and loudly announced the news. The newborn's umbilical cord was wrapped around its neck twice, and its mouth and nose were severely blocked by amniotic fluid, indicating deep asphyxiation.
The on-duty doctor and obstetrician in the resuscitation room immediately began procedures beside the ambulance: quickly assessing the mother and baby's condition, clearing the newborn's airway, cutting the umbilical cord, and gently but firmly stimulating the soles of its feet… The resuscitation was tense but orderly, with precise and standardized actions. Following a series of professional and decisive procedures, a loud cry pierced the tense air. The entire process was seamless, and the medical staff maintained a high level of professionalism in the open environment, laying the foundation for subsequent treatment.
Subsequently, the mother and newborn were quickly transferred to the delivery room. The obstetric medical team immediately monitored Ms. Wang's contractions and bleeding. Simultaneously, the newborn was quickly placed on a radiant warmer, given oxygen, and its vital signs were closely monitored. The newborn's Apgar score was 10, confirming no risk of asphyxia or infection. From the vehicle's arrival to the mother and baby receiving systematic treatment in the delivery room, the entire process took only 15 minutes.
Currently, Ms. Wang and her baby are recovering well. "Encountering this unexpected situation in a foreign land, the speed and professionalism of the medical staff at the Eastern Theater Command General Hospital gave us great peace of mind," Ms. Wang's family repeatedly expressed their gratitude.
