40 patients from a plane crash are still being treated at Samitivej Hospital.

Samitivej Hospital, Director of Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital Update on the condition of 40 patients whose plane crashed into the air are still being treated in hospital. Dr. Adinan Kittirattanapaibun Director of Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital Announcement of progress in patient treatment In the case of an accident involving a group of Singapore Airlines planes traveling from London headed to Singapore. Facing severe weather fluctuations During the route, the plane changed its route to Bangkok. and fell into the air that the number of injured persons still being treated at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital is 41, 19 males and 22 females, consisting of 10 British nationals, 9 Australians, 7 Malaysian, 4 Filipino, 2 American, and New Zealand. 2 cases, Myanmar, Ireland, Israel, South Korea, Singapore, Spain, 1 case each nationality, of which 41 cases have improved and 1 case has been sent home, leaving 40 patients still being treated. Dr. Adinan also said that there were 22 cases of spinal and spinal cord injuries, 6 cases of skull and brain injuries, 13 cases of bone, muscle, and other injuries. In this regard, 17 patients had undergone surgery. There were 5 cases of cervical spine surgery, 4 cases of thoracic spine surgery, and 8 cases of torn wound repair. The patients received surgery and were treated with supportive care. However, many of the patients being treated are quite severe and their symptoms are still severe. But the symptoms were not severe enough to be life-threatening. However, patients can now be thoroughly cared for. and has mobilized a medical team to provide treatment By the main symptoms It's about the spine. There are specialist doctors in each field taking care of patients closely. Since May 21, 2024, there have been 6 red patients. Some patients have had muscle weakness, but it is too early to say how long each patient will need treatment. Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms every day. People who can give it back home will give it back. Today, the doctor has allowed one person to go home an d patient care will be based on the patient's rights as the main principle. In cases where the media or visitors will visit the patient, permission must be obtained from the patient. Dr. Adinan spoke about the patients with the most severe symptoms: Have an injury to the cervical spine which has already had surgery As for the evaluation of treatment, it must be evaluated gradually. The patients being treated range in age from 2-83 years. The condition of the young patients is not worrisome. As for evaluating whether the patient is disabled or not, Unable to answer at this time. Because it is necessary to have a doctor's evaluation and daily symptom monitoring. Patients with spinal symptoms must be closely monitored by the medical team because it may affect the respiratory system. As for the case where the patient has recovered and will return to the country of origin, there has been close coordination with related agencies to proceed with the repatriation. Source: Thai News Agency