Police Quick Thinking Saves Man in Severe Allergic Reaction
An out-of-province driver in severe allergic shock stopped at a police station seeking help on August 5, and officers' quick assessment and call for emergency responders likely saved his life before he could drive further.
A food allergy is no trivial matter. A man experiencing an allergic reaction stopped at a police station thinking medical help was available, and alert officers quickly called emergency responders, saving him from anaphylaxis.
On August 5, 2025, a Facebook user named Pratak Tiemsai posted an account describing how allergies can be unpredictable and serious. While on duty, an out-of-province driver suddenly arrived complaining of full-body rashes, red skin, and cold hands, unfamiliar with the area. Seeing the police station sign, he stopped thinking a doctor was available.
The officer informed him there was no doctor on site and recommended nearby private and government hospitals, but the man had no health insurance and his medical rights were registered in another province.
When asked further, he explained that the allergic reaction started about two hours after eating. He had already taken two CPM 2mg tablets plus calamine lotion without improvement. Initial assessment showed widespread swollen red rashes, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and dizziness.
The officers suspected anaphylaxis rather than a simple allergic reaction and immediately called for emergency medical assistance.
When rescue personnel arrived, they measured oxygen saturation at 93-94%, blood pressure at 88-61, and heart rate at 145. After applying oxygen via cannula at 3 liters per minute and elevating his legs, oxygen improved to 97%, blood pressure rose to 145-88, and heart rate decreased to 110.
Meanwhile, an advanced life support unit was called. Upon arrival, they administered antihistamine medication and intravenous fluids, monitored vital signs, and improved oxygen levels to 98-99% before transferring him to hospital. The post credited quick thinking by the officers who asked detailed questions rather than allowing him to drive himself, and thanked the rescue team and Erawaan rescue center.
