Police Officer's Intuition Saves Man from Severe Food Allergy

Khaosod•Society•19d ago

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A police officer's quick assessment and coordination with emergency services saved a man experiencing severe anaphylaxis who had stopped at a police station seeking medical help.

•On August 5, 2026, a Facebook user named Pratak Tiemsai shared a cautionary tale about a severe allergic reaction.
•A man from another province stopped at a police station thinking medical doctors were available there.
•The police officer coordinated with rescue services after noticing the man's symptoms suggested anaphylaxis.
•The man was treated by rescue teams and transported to a hospital.

Overview

•A man from another province stopped at a police station because he had developed red rashes all over his body and cold hands after eating food approximately 2 hours prior.
•The man had previously taken two 2mg tablets of CPM and applied calamine, but his condition did not improve.
•Pratak Tiemsai observed that the man was nearly drowsy, experiencing dizziness, and had red swollen rashes across his body.
•Pratak Tiemsai suspected the man was suffering from anaphylaxis rather than a general hives reaction.
•Pratak Tiemsai coordinated with rescue services to provide first aid and prevent the man from driving himself to the hospital.
•Initial measurements by rescue teams showed O2 levels at 93-94%, blood pressure dropped to 88-61, and a heart rate of 145.
•The rescue team used oxygen and elevated the man's legs, eventually coordinating an Advance vehicle to administer anti-allergy medication and saline.
•The man's O2 levels stabilized at 98-99% before he was transported to the hospital.

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Key Entities

Person

Pratak Tiemsai

A police officer who posted the incident on Facebook and coordinated emergency help for a man with severe allergies.

Organization

Poh Teck Tung Foundation(กู้ภัย ปอเต็กตึ้ง)ℹ️

A rescue organization thanked by Pratak Tiemsai for assisting the patient.

Erawan Center Emergency Medical Service(รถกู้ชีพศูนย์เอราวัณ)

An emergency medical service thanked by Pratak Tiemsai for assisting the patient.