Fan loses consciousness while watching baseball game; fortunately, not cardiac arrest! Low blood pressure due to dehydration: "Discharged after treatment"

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A spectator who fainted and lost consciousness while watching a baseball game amid scorching heat, requiring on-site CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and raising concerns of cardiac arrest, has fortunately recovered and been safely discharged.

According to News1's report, Gachon University Gil Medical Center announced on the 6th that Mr. Lee (23), who collapsed due to heatstroke while watching the matchup between LG Twins and SSG Landers held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 4th, has completed hospitalization treatment and been discharged.

Although he returned home safely, the situation at the time was indeed extremely urgent. Just before the top of the 9th inning, Mr. Lee suddenly collapsed in the stands. Safety personnel immediately responded upon notification from surrounding spectators and secured his airway. With no consciousness detected, emergency responders performed CPR for approximately 20 seconds based on a suspected cardiac arrest and administered an electric shock using an automated external defibrillator (AED), carrying out swift emergency measures.

Upon the occurrence of this critical situation, the umpiring crew immediately halted the game. All cheering and practice pitches ceased as well, and the patient was transported for emergency care in complete silence. Thanks to rapid on-site intervention, Mr. Lee regained consciousness and was transferred to Gachon University Gil Medical Center's Emergency Medical Center, where he underwent detailed examinations and received treatment under the supervision of Dr. Wi Jin (Prof.) from the Department of Cardiology (Critical Care Medicine) at the Hospital's Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (HICU).

Contrary to initial concerns, detailed examinations confirmed that Mr. Lee did not suffer cardiac arrest. No underlying conditions such as heart disease were detected either. Medical staff determined that his fainting was caused by a temporary and sharp reduction in blood flow to the brain due to a combination of dehydration symptoms from the intense heat and prolonged standing while cheering. After hospitalization and treatment, Mr. Lee quickly recovered and completed discharge procedures in good health.

Dr. Wi Jin (Prof.), who was in charge of his treatment, stated, "Fainting is a phenomenon that occurs when blood flow to the brain temporarily decreases, and it happens more frequently in environments like outdoor stadiums during hot summer months where water intake is insufficient and people stand for extended periods." He further emphasized, "Before fainting, warning signs such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears, cold sweats, and a sudden loss of strength may appear. If these symptoms are felt, one should immediately move to a cool shaded area, lie down to rest, and replenish fluids adequately."

Meanwhile, on the 4th at Landers Field, another spectator besides Mr. Lee collapsed due to heatstroke and was transported to a hospital. Additionally, 23 other spectators received emergency care for mild heat-related symptoms, raising alarms about spectator safety amid the extreme heatwave. As a result of these incidents, all scheduled professional baseball games planned for the 5th and 6th were ultimately canceled.

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