A Korean medical student in the United States successfully identified subtle warning signs that others dismissed and took swift action to save a 40-something man in crisis.
On the 18th, at a restaurant in Chino Hills, a 45-year-old man suddenly dropped his plate. While people around him brushed it off as a simple mistake, Shelly Kim (30), who was at the scene, noticed subtle facial paralysis in the man. Suspecting a stroke or cardiovascular event, Kim immediately called 911.
The family tried to wave off the dispatched paramedics, claiming he would be fine after a brief rest. The moment the paramedics were about to leave the scene, the man collapsed. Keeping a close watch on the situation, Kim immediately called the responders back.
Kim stated, “At the time, the man’s blood pressure had dropped to 60/30 mmHg,” adding, “I want to continue becoming a doctor who acts responsibly without missing small risk signals.”
The man was immediately transported to the hospital, and his parents expressed their deep gratitude to Kim.
Meanwhile, Kim is the third daughter of Kim Kyung-soo, chairman of the Chung-Ang University Southern California Alumni Association, and is currently enrolled as a fourth-year student at the Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
