Bangkok bus passengers rally to save man’s life during seizure

[snoop1130]

 

A swift response from bus passengers and a motorcycle rider’s assistance resulted in an emergency detour to the hospital for a middle-aged man who suffered a seizure and lost consciousness on a Bangkok bus. The incident, which unfolded at noon today, April 11, was captured on video and subsequently shared online, drawing widespread praise for the collaborative rescue effort.

 

The ordeal began around 1pm the previous day when a 50 year old man, sitting at the back of the bus, started showing signs of distress. An observant passenger noticed the man appeared uncomfortably hot and moved closer to assist him. However, the situation quickly escalated as the man began to convulse and was unable to call for help, said the unnamed passenger.

 

“The bus conductor noticed something was wrong and alerted others.”

 

Fellow travelers sprang into action, massaging the man and offering him smelling salts. As his condition worsened, good Samaritans on the bus commenced chest compressions in a bid to stabilize him.

 

Amidst the unfolding drama at Prapadaeng Junction, the bus driver prudently opened the doors to let passengers off and to improve ventilation. Shouts from the bus caught the attention of a motorcycle rider below. In a remarkable show of solidarity, the rider led the way, clearing a path through traffic so the bus could rush the stricken man to Bangpakok Hospital.

 

Upon reaching the hospital, the patient was quickly transferred to the emergency room, where medical staff took over his care, the passenger recounted.

“It was shocking to witness, but everyone on the scene did an excellent job administering first aid.”

 

The video, shared by the handle @double__aa, not only highlighted the prompt actions of the bus driver and the motorcycle rider but also underscored the importance of community spirit in times of crisis.

 

The episode serves as a poignant reminder that health emergencies can strike at any time, especially in the heat, which can exacerbate existing medical conditions. It also underlines the vital importance of having a companion when traveling, particularly for the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

 

The collective effort and quick thinking of all involved in this incident were instrumental in ensuring the man received the medical attention he needed without delay.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-11

 

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[BangkokReady]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Fellow travelers sprang into action, massaging the man and offering him smelling salts. As his condition worsened, good Samaritans on the bus commenced chest compressions in a bid to stabilize him.

 

Did he actually stop breathing?  If not, chest-compressions are a bit risky.

[ukrules]

49 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Did he actually stop breathing?  If not, chest-compressions are a bit risky.

 

There's so many red flags in this article it's kind of hard to process it.

 

Some people have seizures every day, sometimes multiple times each day, especially if they decide not to take their medication for one reason or another.

 

I can understand that those around them are scared but for the person who suffers from epilepsy / whatever it is that causes the seizures it's a day to day thing.

They don't need massaging or their chest pumping, those morons could have killed the poor guy.

 

Had they left him alone he may well have been ok after a bried period of recovery.

I had a friend who used to fall to the ground and bounce around for a minute or two every now and again while having a few beers, he had epilepsy, he just told us in advance that there's no need to do anything when it happens apart from make sure he doesn't bang his head into a wall while he's seizing......

Edited April 11 by ukrules

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The video, shared by the handle @double__aa, not only highlighted the prompt actions of the bus driver and the motorcycle rider but also underscored the importance of community spirit in times of crisis.

Well done to all concerned.. 

[jippytum]

A heartwarming story of total strangers helping someone in distress. Hope the gentleman recovers. 

[Gandtee]

11 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

There's so many red flags in this article it's kind of hard to process it.

 

Some people have seizures every day, sometimes multiple times each day, especially if they decide not to take their medication for one reason or another.

 

I can understand that those around them are scared but for the person who suffers from epilepsy / whatever it is that causes the seizures it's a day to day thing.

They don't need massaging or their chest pumping, those morons could have killed the poor guy.

 

Had they left him alone he may well have been ok after a bried period of recovery.

I had a friend who used to fall to the ground and bounce around for a minute or two every now and again while having a few beers, he had epilepsy, he just told us in advance that there's no need to do anything when it happens apart from make sure he doesn't bang his head into a wall while he's seizing......

Morons? What an idiotic statement. They were trying to help. Maybe not experts on assisting those with a medical problem as you seem to be.😣

[sheldoncollier]

53 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

Morons? What an idiotic statement. They were trying to help. Maybe not experts on assisting those with a medical problem as you seem to be.😣

Perhaps "moron" is a bit harsh, but I agree that there are many red flags. Even the title of the article is a red flag. You don't need to be an expert to know that you are not supposed to "massage" a person with a seizure, and you shouldn't do chest compressions unless they start breathing. It sounds like they could have done more harm than good. It could also be a case of poor reporting about his condition; maybe he did actually stop breathing.

Edited April 12 by sheldoncollier

[Liverpool Lou]

On 4/12/2024 at 9:47 AM, sheldoncollier said:

you shouldn't do chest compressions unless they start breathing

What?   Are you sure about that?

[sheldoncollier]

On 4/13/2024 at 3:35 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

What?   Are you sure about that?

Stop, of course, oops.