Chinanews.com, Shanghai, February 4th (Reporter Yin Liqin) On the evening of February 3rd, on the MU9759 flight of China Eastern Airlines from Dehong Mangshi to Shanghai Pudong, a passenger fell ill, and the crew immediately decided to make an emergency landing in Changsha. Fight for time for medical treatment for passengers.
At 20:00, China Eastern Airlines flight MU9759, carrying 134 passengers, took off from Dehong Mangshi to Shanghai.
After the plane took off, at 20:48, the flight attendant inspected the cabin and found a passenger with a pale complexion and shortness of breath. He immediately stepped forward to check the passenger's physical condition. The passenger reported that he had a history of myocardial ischemia, myocarditis and high blood pressure. 1. The heart hurts and needs to inhale oxygen. The flight attendant immediately reported to the cabin manager and the captain, and broadcast to find a doctor according to the emergency procedure. After hearing the broadcast, a general practitioner and a nurse immediately identified themselves and came to the sick passenger and the flight crew. Carry out treatment for sick passengers together.
The flight attendant handed over the emergency medical kit and oxygen cylinder to the doctor. After a preliminary examination, the passenger's blood pressure was 144/98mmHg and the pulse rate was 126 beats per minute. The doctor suggested that the patient should be provided with sugar water and continue to be supplied with oxygen. Observe at any time until 21 : 18. The passenger's symptoms did not improve. The doctor checked the pulse of the sick passenger again and judged that the patient had signs of heart failure. He suggested that the plane land as soon as possible and obtain medical assistance.
China Eastern Airlines flight MU9759 made an emergency landing in Changsha to rescue sick passengers Photo courtesy of China Eastern Airlines
The flight attendant reported the passenger's condition and doctor's advice to the captain again. After receiving the report, at 21:25, the captain immediately decided to go to the nearest airport, Changsha, for an alternate landing at 21:25, based on the principle that the safety of passengers' lives is paramount.
Afterwards, the captain contacted the company's dispatcher to inform the decision-making situation through the satellite phone. The dispatcher quickly monitored the flight operation status, contacted the control tower, Changsha ground staff and Changsha Airport emergency, and provided the flight's alternate landing information and reasons for the alternate landing.
At 22:07, the plane landed, and the airport ambulance and medical personnel were already waiting at the parking stand. The plane stopped and the hatch opened, and the emergency personnel got on the plane immediately and picked up the passengers smoothly.
At present, the passenger is out of danger and has received effective treatment.
"Revere life, respect regulations, and reverence responsibilities". This emergency emergency landing embodies the most timely and effective rescue given by doctors to sick passengers. Teams and dispatches are fully guaranteed and coordinated, and various departments of China Eastern Airlines make quick decisions and cooperate with multiple parties to provide all conveniences for the life escort of passengers.
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