Sudden facial swelling, difficulty breathing, and vomiting put the child’s life at risk. Emergency medical team No. 103 stabilized the critical episode and transported the schoolchild to the regional hospital.
In Uzhhorod, an emergency medical team saved the life of an 11-year-old child who had developed the most severe and life-threatening form of an acute allergic reaction—anaphylactic shock. Thanks to the swift response of the child’s family and the high level of professionalism of the medical staff, a tragedy was averted.
The successful rescue was reported by the “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine.”
A Sudden Attack and a Call to “103”
An urgent call to the “103” dispatch center came from the boy’s family when his condition began to deteriorate critically right before their eyes.
The attack developed suddenly: the child experienced severe redness of the facial skin, and his lips, eyelids, and the areas around his eyes swelled instantly. This was compounded by spastic breathing difficulties due to increasing laryngeal edema and severe, repeated vomiting.
Emergency assistance from Dr. Sabov’s team
Within minutes of the call, Uzhhorod Emergency Medical Service Team No. 103, led by Dr. V. V. Sabov, arrived on the scene:
- The medical team immediately made the diagnosis: severe anaphylaxis with airway spasm;
- the boy was immediately administered the necessary anti-shock and antihistamine medications to restore airway patency and normalize vascular tone;
- After his vital signs were stabilized, the child was urgently hospitalized at the “Transcarpathian Regional Clinical Children’s Hospital” in Mukachevo (intensive care unit) for further detoxification and round-the-clock monitoring.
Symptoms of Anaphylaxis: A Life-Saving Guide
Medical professionals emphasize: an anaphylactic reaction is a medical emergency where every second counts. Delaying treatment or waiting for the reaction to subside on its own can cost the patient their life.
Critical signs of anaphylaxis:
- rapid progression of swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, or tongue;
- hoarseness, a barking cough, a feeling of a lump in the throat, and labored, wheezing breathing;
- a widespread skin rash (hives), severe itching, or a marbled appearance of the skin;
- a sharp drop in blood pressure, sudden weakness, paleness, nausea, or loss of consciousness.
If any of these symptoms appear, call 103 immediately and ensure access to fresh air until emergency responders arrive.
Source: Zakarpattia Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine (103 Zakarpattia).
