More than 15 get medical treatment
Monday, July 23, 2007
MEDICAL personnel were on standby at various locations of the Taman Sultan Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien yesterday to render assistance to the public..
A medical officer from the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (Ripas) Hospital, Dr Sandar Aung, told The Brunei Times that more than 15 people were given medical attention, mostly suffering from dizziness, hunger and heatstroke. Many of those being treated were students, who were participating in the performance at the Taman, while others were those standing by the roadsides to greet His Majesty during the monarch's arrival.
"These symptoms are often as results of dehydration, as many fail to observe their liquid intake, being too caught up in the excitement, " said Dr Sandar, who was also on duty at last year's event.
The medical tents set up by the Ministry of Health were equipped with beds and airconditioning units to ensure those who were being treated were given as much comfort as possible.
The doctor went on to say that they had sufficient staff to tend to members of the public who need first aid. They also made ready packed food for those, who were suffering dizzy spells from hunger, she said.
The doctor continued, other methods used to treat patients was through oral rehydration, andin emergency cases,w patients were taken to the accident and emergency department at Ripas hospital. According to her, the ministry already had a stand-by team on hand.
Apart from the medical teams from the Ministry of Health, the Red Crescent Association and the Regimental Aid Post were also there to provide assistance.
The Brunei Times
A medical officer from the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (Ripas) Hospital, Dr Sandar Aung, told The Brunei Times that more than 15 people were given medical attention, mostly suffering from dizziness, hunger and heatstroke. Many of those being treated were students, who were participating in the performance at the Taman, while others were those standing by the roadsides to greet His Majesty during the monarch's arrival.
"These symptoms are often as results of dehydration, as many fail to observe their liquid intake, being too caught up in the excitement, " said Dr Sandar, who was also on duty at last year's event.
The medical tents set up by the Ministry of Health were equipped with beds and airconditioning units to ensure those who were being treated were given as much comfort as possible.
The doctor went on to say that they had sufficient staff to tend to members of the public who need first aid. They also made ready packed food for those, who were suffering dizzy spells from hunger, she said.
The doctor continued, other methods used to treat patients was through oral rehydration, andin emergency cases,w patients were taken to the accident and emergency department at Ripas hospital. According to her, the ministry already had a stand-by team on hand.
Apart from the medical teams from the Ministry of Health, the Red Crescent Association and the Regimental Aid Post were also there to provide assistance.
The Brunei Times
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