Police coordinate heart transport from Chanthaburi to Siriraj

[snoop1130]

 

A life-saving mission unfolded as police expedited the delivery of a heart from Chanthaburi to Siriraj Hospital within a critical four-hour window. The high-stakes relay kicked off at 9.30am from Prapokklao Hospital in Chanthaburi, employing a specific route through major highways to ensure the organ’s timely arrival.

 

The FM91 Trafficpro page’s call for public cooperation reverberated across social media, urging motorists to facilitate the smooth transit of this vital cargo. The police-led convoy navigated from Highway 3 to Highway 344 and onto the motorway (Highway 7) through the Ban Bueng tollgate, making its way to Siriraj Hospital via the expressway. The urgency was palpable as the heart, extracted from the Thepparat building at Prapokklao Hospital, had a strict four-hour deadline to reach the recipient at Siriraj Hospital.

 

As the message spread, the digital community rallied, sharing the post to garner support for the mission. Netizens understood the gravity of the situation and the preciousness of time in such life-saving operations. Every second counted, and the collective effort to clear the path for the heart’s transport showcased the profound impact of community solidarity in emergencies.

 

The heart’s journey was not just a race against time but also a testament to the intricate coordination between medical teams and law enforcement. Such undertakings require meticulous planning and swift execution, highlighting the dedication of all involved in ensuring that the organ reaches its destination to save a life.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: PHOTO: via take me tour

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05

 

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[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A life-saving mission unfolded as police expedited the delivery of a heart from Chanthaburi to Siriraj Hospital within a critical four-hour window. The high-stakes relay kicked off at 9.30am from Prapokklao Hospital in Chanthaburi, employing a specific route through major highways to ensure the organ’s timely arrival.

If only they had a helicopter available...

[gomangosteen]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

If only they had a helicopter available...

This received a lot of coverage in our local (Chanthaburi) media.

 

I wondered about alternative transportation options, hospital here doesn't have a helicopter pad, maybe Siriraj in Bangkok does? 

 

There's a navy / coastguard airstrip 12km from Chanthaburi at Tha Mai which could have been used if a helicopter was available - there's not one based there.

 

Anyhow, best wishes to the recipient, don't often hear about organ donation so any publicity may help in future.

[brianthainess]

And the picture of boats is supposed to signify what exactly?  The hearts "Voyage" ? 

[hotchilli]

35 minutes ago, gomangosteen said:

I wondered about alternative transportation options, hospital here doesn't have a helicopter pad, maybe Siriraj in Bangkok does? 

 

There's a navy / coastguard airstrip 12km from Chanthaburi at Tha Mai which could have been used if a helicopter was available - there's not one based there.

Any local sports field, school field, football field, even a grass area within a park would do... no heli-pad required.

[Captor]

And at the same day 78 dies in road accidents in Thailand because of a non functional police force.