The Uiwang Fire Department's 119 ambulance team quickly assessed the condition and medical history of a pregnant woman experiencing sudden bleeding and frequent contractions, facilitating her transport to an appropriate medical facility for a safe delivery.
According to the fire department, a 119 call was received on the afternoon of the 28th, reporting that the pregnant woman was experiencing light bleeding and contractions at short intervals.
Fire Captain Do Sang-ah, Firefighter Ban Jong-pil, and paramedic Kim Soo-yeon responded to the scene.
The ambulance team confirmed that the woman was a 34-week pregnant mother experiencing bleeding and contractions.
After thoroughly evaluating her pregnancy stage, delivery history, and previous medical records, they transported her to a university hospital in Bundang.
Before the transfer, they communicated the woman's condition to the hospital staff and continuously monitored her status and contraction patterns during the journey.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the medical team decided to proceed with an induced delivery.
The responding paramedics stated, "The condition of the pregnant woman could change rapidly during transport, so we continuously monitored her status with the possibility of delivery in mind. We are relieved to hear that she delivered safely."
Local residents expressed positive feedback regarding the ambulance team's swift response and coordination with the hospital.
Residents commented, "It’s fortunate that she was quickly transported to the hospital in such an urgent situation," and, "It’s great news that both the mother and baby are healthy after delivery." They also noted the importance of the paramedics' thorough assessment of the patient's condition and expressed hope that they will continue to work diligently to ensure public safety.
A fire department official stated, "We select appropriate medical facilities by comprehensively considering the patient's condition, medical history, and necessary specialties."
He added, "We will continue to protect the lives and safety of citizens through professional patient assessments and prompt medical facility connections."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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