SMG Yonsei Hospital Doctor Saves Life of Citizen Who Collapsed in Park

Orthopedic Specialist Mingyu Kim Performed Emergency CPR
After Discovering Man in His 40s

Mingyu Kim, Chief of Department and orthopedic specialist at SMG Yonsei Hospital, saved the precious life of a citizen by immediately performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after discovering a man in his 40s who had collapsed while exercising at night in a park.

On the evening of March 17 at around 8:30 p.m., Dr. Kim was taking a walk in 3.15 Marine Nuri Park when he noticed several people gathered in one place and sensed something was wrong, prompting him to approach the scene.

Mingyu Kim, Department Head at SMG Yonsei Hospital.

At the scene, a man in his 40s was found lying flat on the ground. Dr. Kim immediately checked the patient's consciousness, breathing, and pulse.

At the time, Dr. Kim used the LED light on his mobile phone to check the patient's pupillary reflex but found no response. He determined that the patient was in critical condition, showing neither spontaneous breathing nor a pulse. He then asked bystanders to call emergency services (119) and immediately began chest compressions, performing uninterrupted CPR for about 10 minutes.

Dr. Kim continued administering emergency care at the scene until the patient was safely handed over to the paramedics, after which the patient was transported to the hospital by 119 ambulance. Thanks to the rapid initial response, the patient was able to survive the critical situation.

It is well known that the survival rate of cardiac arrest patients depends greatly on how quickly the collapse is discovered, how swiftly emergency services are notified, and whether CPR is performed immediately. This case once again demonstrates the importance of quick judgment and immediate emergency treatment at the scene.

Dr. Mingyu Kim said, "There were several people around at the time, but the patient's condition was so critical that there was no time to hesitate. I simply did what I was supposed to do as a medical professional, and I am relieved that the patient was able to be safely transported."

Chairman Park Jaegyun stated, "We are grateful to the doctor who saved a citizen's life. Even in an unexpected emergency situation, the hospital's medical staff responded calmly and were able to save a precious life. We will continue to fulfill our role as a medical institution that contributes to the safety and protection of lives in the local community."

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