Central Highlands Hospital Successfully Removes 4cm Screw from Infant's Airway

The Central Highlands Regional General Hospital (Bệnh viện đa khoa vùng Tây Nguyên) has successfully removed a 4cm screw from the airway of a 3-month-old infant using endoscopic surgery. The infant, who was suffering from severe respiratory distress, was saved. This hospital has previously been reported for its specialized medical support and responses to operational challenges. For example, it has received professional support in the field of urology from Binh Dan Hospital (Bệnh viện Bình Dân), and the Ministry of Health launched an investigation into a case where kidney stone lithotripsy continued despite malfunctioning equipment. These incidents highlight the current state of Vietnam's medical infrastructure, particularly the provision of specialized medical services in rural areas. This successful case demonstrates the improvement in the hospital's medical technology and the dedicated efforts of medical staff to save patients' lives even in difficult situations. In Vietnam, the disparity in medical services between urban and rural areas remains a challenge, and the success of advanced medical techniques in such regional hospitals holds the potential to contribute to the overall improvement of national healthcare standards.