Once-bedridden, British pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own

The British pilot who is Vietnam’s most critical ill coronavirus patient is making miraculous recovery. On the evening of June 8, he could able to sit up and swing his legs as his muscular strength continues to improve during treatment at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City    
Jennifer Tran
June 09, 2020 | 14:22
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own International readers praise Vietnam’s efforts in saving British pilot COVID-19 patient
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own COVID-19: Vietnam has no new community infections more than 50 days
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own British pilot, the most serious COVID-19 patient in Vietnam, on path to recovery

A video uploaded by Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, former Minister of Health, on Tuesday morning showed that the Briton is now able to sit on his bed and swing his legs, cited Tuoitrenews.

The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that the patient had been responding well to doctors' commands and was able to write on a board and adjust the height of his bed unassisted.

The 43-year-old pilot’s heath improvement surprised experts. Assoc. Prof., Dr. Luong Ngoc Khue, Director-General of the ministry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, said that “For other patients, such improvement is just a normal thing, but for this patient, it is a great effort”.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health considered lung transplants for the patient. However, if he continues recovering as good as now, lung transplants are just a backup plan.

once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own

The patient is seen on June 2 at Cho Ray hospital, Ho Chi Minh city

It has been six days since doctors at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City gave the green light to disconnect the Briton from ECMO after having used the machine to provide him with cardiac and respiratory support outside the body for 57 days.

He is now fully consicous, while the musclar strength of his arms and legs has gradually improved with the help of physical therapy that he has been getting twice a day.

The patient has also tested negative for a type of bacteria that had previously caused his lung infection.

His renal function has been recovering since May 27.

He is now cleared of the novel coronavirus.

The 43-year-old pilot, hospitalized on March 18 is the most severe case in Vietnam so far.

The patient, who weighs 100 kg and 1.83 meters tall, is obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.1. He suffers from a blood clotting disorder and cytokine storm syndrome, an intense immune response where the immune system releases a lot of cytokines through the bloodstream which works against the body.

More than two months he was on life support. Vietnamese doctors are taking extraordinary measures to keep him alive, including more than 60 people who have volunteered as lung donors to save his life. Until now, Vietnam has spent about VND5 billion ($215,000) in this case since the patient claims he has no relatives in Vietnam.

The patient is now reportedly fully conscious, smiling, and talking to doctors at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam.
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own Coronavirus miraculous recovery of critical ill British pilot patient, stopping ECMO intervention

The ECMO discontinuation considered an important factor for the patient 91's recovery process showing that the patient's heart and lung function are recovering well without the need ...
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own Critically ill British pilot coronavirus patient smiles, shakes hands with doctors

The critically ill British pilot, coronavirus patient, for the first time during the treatment was able to smile when doctors talked to him on June ...
once bedridden british pilot coronavirus patient now can sit up and move legs by his own Critical ill British pilot coronavirus patient: His vitality boosted amazingly

Latest information from the Treatment Subcommittee - National Steering Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control, the health of critically ill British pilot, Patient 91, currently ...
Jennifer Tran
Chia sẻ
Email Print
Tags:
British Pilot

Trending

save the children 35 year journey with vietnamese children

Save the Children: 35-year Journey with Vietnamese children

best vietnam travel tips and suggestions

Best Vietnam travel tips and suggestions

vietnamese cuisines and dishes you must try

Vietnamese cuisines and dishes you must try

Most read

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnamese, Indian Coast Guards Conduct Joint Sea Exercise

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 22): Vietnamese, Indian Coast Guards Conduct Joint Sea Exercise

08:23 | 22/12/2024
Viet Nam - Armenia Friendship Association Sets Out New Goals, Approaches

Viet Nam - Armenia Friendship Association Sets Out New Goals, Approaches

13:47 | 21/12/2024
Vietnam - Poland Friendship Association Offers Heartfelt Christmas Wishes to Embassy

Vietnam - Poland Friendship Association Offers Heartfelt Christmas Wishes to Embassy

13:13 | 21/12/2024
Uniting Vietnamese, Indian Youths

Uniting Vietnamese, Indian Youths

11:56 | 21/12/2024
Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam And Singapore Examine Ways to Foster Strategic Partnership

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 21): Vietnam And Singapore Examine Ways to Foster Strategic Partnership

08:27 | 21/12/2024

Related Stories

16-Year-old Pilot Flies Around the World: 'Da Nang's People Are Very Kind' Expats in Vietnam

16-Year-old Pilot Flies Around the World: 'Da Nang's People Are Very Kind'

Mack Rutherford relished the chance to eat cuisine from the area and explore Da Nang on a motorbike. Meanwhile, Vietnamese citizens were happy to host the pilot.
August 14, 2022 | 16:03
British pilot, Vietnam’s Patient 91 warns people to stay vigilant for coronavirus World

British pilot, Vietnam’s Patient 91 warns people to stay vigilant for coronavirus

Stephen Cameron, one of the most critical COVID-19 patients in Vietnam who’s just recovered from the virus after months of treatment, urged people “not to be blasé” at the novel coronavirus as lockdown eases.
July 28, 2020 | 16:38
Covid-19 Bristish pilot: 'No media' following hospital discharge Handbook

Covid-19 Bristish pilot: 'No media' following hospital discharge

Covid-19 Briton pilot (patient 91) who has recovered and prepared to return home does not want to contact with media, take interview or photograph after being discharged from hospital. 
July 11, 2020 | 12:42
British pilot makes a full motor recovery National

British pilot makes a full motor recovery

Stephen Cameron, known as Patient 91 in Vietnam has fully recovered his motor ability after over three months of treatment for COVID-19.
July 01, 2020 | 13:19

Recommended

Almost 5.000 Flood-resistant Houses Built in 7 Vietnamese Provinces Viet's Home

Almost 5.000 Flood-resistant Houses Built in 7 Vietnamese Provinces

4,966 safe and solid houses were built for more than 25,000 people in areas frequently hit by storms and floods during the past seven years.
December 18, 2024 | 09:56
Putting People at the Center of Development Strategy - Part 2 Viet's Home

Putting People at the Center of Development Strategy - Part 2

The Party and State of Vietnam have been, are and will be determined to achieve the goal of ensuring and better protecting human rights on the basis of a rule-of-law state and socialist democracy under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, while contributing to the international community in resolving regional and global issues on human rights. Accordingly, it is necessary to well organize the implementation of the following basic contents and tasks.
December 15, 2024 | 14:49
Basis for Positioning the Target and Historical Opportunity to Bring the Vietnam into New Era Viet's Home

Basis for Positioning the Target and Historical Opportunity to Bring the Vietnam into New Era

General Secretary To Lam, in his recent articles and speeches, emphasized that Vietnam is at a pivotal moment, converging all advantages and strengths to usher the country into a new era of nation's rise. This new era follows the era of independence, freedom, building socialism, and innovation. The General Secretary has clearly outlined the foundations for setting goals and seizing historical opportunities to propel the country into this era of national growth.
December 14, 2024 | 23:11
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 3) Viet's Home

Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 3)

Reflecting on the practical activities across historical periods helps evaluate the contributions and pivotal role of diplomacy in safeguarding the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, thereby drawing lessons and setting directions for the future.
December 14, 2024 | 22:06

Popular article

Sound Foreign Policy of the Party and State as the Cornerstone of Nation Rise Viet's Home

Sound Foreign Policy of the Party and State as the Cornerstone of Nation Rise

Vietnam's foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of international relations remains a consistent stance of the Party and State. Amid the current trend of opening up and international integration, the Party and State have cleverly led and managed foreign affairs activities with flexibility and promptness, aligning with both domestic and international contexts. Recent successful foreign affairs events have significantly consolidated and elevated Vietnam's position and prestige on the international political stage. However, hostile forces propagate false arguments to distort the Party and State's viewpoints on foreign affairs.
December 14, 2024 | 17:43
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 2) Viet's Home

Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 2)

Vietnam's steadfast and flexible diplomatic efforts have contributed to controlling and preventing conflicts, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for development.
December 14, 2024 | 17:07
Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 1) Viet's Home

Diplomacy in Cause of Defending Socialist Vietnam: Achievements and Lessons Learned (Part 1)

The history of Vietnam’s diplomacy is inseparable from the significant milestones in the nation’s journey of building and defending its homeland. Over nearly five decades since liberation, Vietnam’s foreign affairs have consistently accompanied the country in overcoming immense challenges.
December 14, 2024 | 13:41
Vietnam Consistently Implements a National Defense Policy of Peace and Self-defense Viet's Home

Vietnam Consistently Implements a National Defense Policy of Peace and Self-defense

Vietnam consistently and transparently implements its national defense policy of peace and self-defense, always choosing and standing on the side of justice.
December 14, 2024 | 12:20
Phiên bản di động