Record Number of Patients Seek Help at Pirogov Hospital During Holiday Week
More than 3,500 patients, including nearly 1,300 children, turned to Pirogov Hospital for aid between December 21 and 26. This influx, announced by the medical facility, saw around 600 admissions, with approximately 90 being children.
Unique Surgical Intervention
Concurrently, a unique surgical procedure was performed at the University Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment "Saint Petersburg," successfully treating a complex cardiotomy in Bulgaria.
Busy Departments
The holiday week kept departments like traumatology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and toxicology exceptionally busy. The hospital reported cases of severe heart attacks, lung embolisms, heart failure, embolic events, delayed diagnoses, children with high fever and flu-like symptoms, and COVID-19 cases.
Comparative Data
Last year during the same period, over 3,500 patients sought help at Pirogov Hospital, with around 30% being children. Approximately 500 patients were admitted. Meanwhile, at the University Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment "Saints Peter and Paul" in Sofia, every second patient admitted during the holiday was in critical condition. Out of 650 patients, 178 were children, with 130 being admitted.
Common Reasons for Emergency Admissions
Common reasons for seeking medical help were accidents, skiing injuries, overindulgence in food, stroke cases, and neurotrauma. During the 48-hour period, 12 stroke cases and 5 neurotrauma cases were reported.
Helicopter Medical Evacuation
In another medical emergency, a helicopter was dispatched to transport a young woman in a coma following a stroke for urgent neurosurgical intervention.
Capital City’s Emergency Response
In Sofia, 1,537 emergency medical aid requests were logged between December 24 and 26. Common causes were cardiac and cardiovascular problems, exacerbations of chronic conditions, and mental health issues. Compared to the previous year, when 1,495 requests were made, and 2022 with 1,428 requests, this year’s numbers show a slight increase.
With winter holidays traditionally being a busy time for hospitals due to increased activities and related accidents, health authorities remind citizens to prioritize safety and seek medical attention promptly when needed.
