Thammasat hospital introduces ‘Withhold Intubation’ rule in severe aging COVID-19 cases

13 Sept 10:37 Key points summarised by AI

Thammasat University Hospital implements a "Withhold Intubation Rule" for severe COVID-19 patients, citing critical shortages of ventilators and medical personnel.
This rule targets patients over 75 years old who also suffer from severe co-morbidities such as AIDS, incurable metastasized cancer, are at the end of life, or classified at Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) level 6.
Decisions to withhold intubation are guided by the patient's living will, surrogate decisions from family members, or, in their absence, by doctors based on the patient's age and specific health conditions.
The policy prioritizes palliative care for these specific cases, aiming to manage the overwhelming patient load across the hospital, field hospital, and home isolation programs.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.