The Enhanced Doctor

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"Director Liu, the patient is in ventricular fibrillation, blood oxygen and blood pressure have dropped significantly."

Seeing Liu Banxia come over, the nurse hurriedly reported.

"Start chest compressions, bring the ultrasound over."

After saying this, Liu Banxia checked the patient’s urine bag and found no blood.

He also felt the patient’s abdomen, which was still soft.

"Doctor, what’s happening?" the patient’s relative asked anxiously.

"Come with me outside, don’t delay the doctor’s rescue." A nurse beside them pulled the patient’s family out and conveniently drew the curtain.

Liu Banxia took the ultrasound and found a large amount of fluid accumulation in the patient’s right pleural cavity.

"Prepare for intubation, call the cardiothoracic doctor," Liu Banxia said.

"Okay."

The nurse responded.

With the intubation kit ready, Liu Banxia wasted no time and directly performed a right chest tube insertion on the patient.

The drainage volume was quite large this time; the patient’s thoracic bleeding was significant.

Fortunately, with the successful intubation, the patient’s blood oxygen level improved, and sinus rhythm was restored.

Such symptoms occurred just now because the accumulation of pleural effusion was too much, affecting the lung’s function.

"How’s the situation?" At this moment, Liang Xiaolin also rushed over.

"Just finished decompressing the chest by intubation, the bleeding volume is quite large, needs to go to surgery," Liu Banxia said.

Liang Xiaolin took a glance and nodded, "I’ll book an operating room, surgery is unavoidable. How’s the abdominal cavity?"

"Haven’t had a chance to check, let’s see now." With this, Liu Banxia started an ultrasound scan of the abdominal cavity.

The situation was decent; the spleen’s hematoma hadn’t ruptured.

"No big issue, just handle the chest problem, the bleeding is significant," Liu Banxia said after the check.

Liang Xiaolin nodded and went outside to communicate with the patient’s family.

"Doctor, why does she need surgery? Wasn’t it just a hit by an electric bike?" the patient’s relative asked.

"Currently, her injuries have worsened significantly. We need to find the bleeding point in her chest cavity and perform hemostasis," Liang Xiaolin explained patiently.

"We’ll first try using thoracoscopy. If that doesn’t work, then we have to switch to open chest surgery. We’ll definitely use the least invasive method possible."

The patient’s family nodded, knowing that since the doctors said so, surgery was necessary.

"How is her health at home usually? She seems somewhat weak," Liu Banxia asked.

"Well... not exactly weak, but she often gets injured. She’s also been working out recently," the patient’s family member replied.

Liu Banxia nodded, now wasn’t the right time to inquire further, as this family member was definitely going to wait outside the operating room.

"Teacher Liu, what’s wrong with that patient?" Liu Yiqing came over.

"She needs surgery; how’s your little experiment going?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Hehe, whether it works or not, let’s put that aside, but it’s quite fun," Liu Yiqing responded with a smile.

"I don’t really know the exact method, so I just learned from the movies, putting a mirror beside his leg and pretending the other leg is there too."

"At first, it’s just some small tricks, then I took out a needle and poked it hard on the bed. Scared him so much that he pulled his good leg back."

"He finds it quite fun on his own now, doesn’t need me to play with him. While playing, I don’t know if it’s psychological, but his leg didn’t hurt at that moment."

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Liu Banxia nodded, "Seems like there are some benefits, keep at it, maybe one day it will help his brain recognize reality."

"Teacher Liu, I was quite nervous at the start, but it seems there’s nothing to worry about. I’ve stopped caring what others think, and it’s pretty fun too," Liu Yiqing said with joy.

"If it can really help him, that would be great. The pain he experiences is very intense. Anyway, his entire family is pinning their hopes on this little trick, no idea how effective it will be."

"Even if it’s a small trick, as long as it works, that’s all that matters," Liu Banxia said indifferently.

"Just like our fecal transplantation, we don’t actually know which particular bacteria work, but as long as it works, it’s a good method."

"We should often focus on the result, not worry about all the trivial matters around, those are all fleeting; this is what truly matters. Oh wow, what’s Su Wenhao carrying? Such a big bag?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yiqing looked in that direction, seeing Su Wenhao carrying a big sack, holding a large bag, and it seemed like he had a backpack on his back as well.

"What on earth do you have there?"

As Su Wenhao approached, Liu Banxia asked.

"Teacher Liu, these are mountain goods from home. This bag is full of mushrooms and such, you can use them to make mushroom stewed chicken when you get home." Su Wenhao said as he placed the large bag he was carrying on the ground.

"This bag has walnuts for everyone to eat. There isn’t much else at home; just these, and they’re okay to eat. But the shells are a bit thick, you have to crack them to eat."

"What’s in this backpack are chestnuts, also quite tasty, but they’re hairy chestnuts, they need to be cooked. Roasting them might work too, though I’m not good at stirring."

Liu Banxia lifted them, whether it was the bag being hauled or the one being carried, and the backpack being worn, everything felt quite hefty.

"You didn’t haul them straight from the train station to the subway, did you?" Liu Banxia asked curiously.

"No, I took a taxi." Su Wenhao said with a smile.

"With so many things, taking the subway would take up too much space and be troublesome, it’s more convenient to take a taxi. I’ll bring them to the ward first, then everyone can grab what they want to eat from there."

"Alright, then head straight to work." Liu Banxia nodded with a smile.

This was Su Wenhao’s thoughtful gesture, since he had brought them over, no need for too many polite words.

There’s always that basic principle, whatever you do should involve give and take.

In usual work and life, everyone has looked out for him a bit more, which is understandable. It’s not because his days aren’t going well, but because everyone is connected in these ways.

The walnuts and chestnuts he brought weren’t anything valuable, but they carried his sincere intentions, nothing to do with money.

The bag of mountain goods for Liu Banxia, was left directly on the first floor, so he could easily take them with him after work.

The other two bags, especially the large bag of hickory nuts, Liu Yiqing tried several times but couldn’t lift it.

Physical fitness in this aspect also fully manifested itself. Su Wenhao usually did more manual labor and was much stronger than them.

"How was this trip home?"

After Su Wenhao changed his clothes, Liu Banxia asked.

"It was great, pretty insightful too." Su Wenhao replied.

"But the happiest thing is to see family life gradually getting better. I plan to find some time to bring them to Binhai City to take a look."

"Also, my brothers and sisters, I intend to save up some money to help them start some business. Right now they’re all working for others, it’s not quite as good as doing something themselves."

"Alright, it’s good to have such plans, but make sure to choose the right project. Otherwise, it might be a lot of effort for little earnings." Liu Banxia nodded with a smile.

"If they have any skills, they could come here to develop. Finding a job isn’t necessarily that difficult, the key is the attitude, whether they can work sincerely."

"I had that in mind, but after thinking it over, considering their education level isn’t high, it might be better for them to make a living in our county." Su Wenhao said.

"Job positions that offer meals and accommodation are mostly those on assembly lines, it’s too grueling. Even if they earn a lot, their bodies might not be able to take it."

"Other jobs may seem to make decent money, but with spending on food, drink, and rent, there’s not much left over. While earnings may be less at home, expenses are also lower."

"Teacher Liu, what do you think about us saving money to open a small restaurant? I feel that whatever business one does, there’s a big risk, but with cooking, if the dishes taste good and are of genuine quality, people will come to eat."

"Of course, if you’re opening a restaurant, you could ask Qiaoqiao to give some advice. But keep in mind, when she gets involved, things tend to get quite big, you should properly control the scale yourselves." Liu Banxia said.

"Sure."

Su Wenhao nodded happily.

He’s been contemplating this for days, and getting Liu Banxia’s support made him feel halfway successful.

In his mind, Liu Banxia is an extraordinary person, not just skilled in medicine but also very capable.

At this moment, Liu Yiqing slipped over again, looking around furtively.

"Did you sneak a taste?" Liu Banxia asked with a smile.

"Teacher Liu, although hickory nut shells are a bit thick and not quite round, the walnut kernels inside are quite fragrant." Liu Yiqing confessed.

"I’ll check later to see if I can find a pan for sugar-roasted chestnuts, we’ll bring the materials and have them help us make some." Liu Banxia said.

"Hehe, I also peeled one and ate a raw chestnut, it was crunchy, not sticky." Liu Yiqing said.

Liu Banxia didn’t know what to say, amazed at her interest in these local specialties.

But it’s all good as long as everyone is happy.

For Liu Yiqing, today counted as somewhat of an achievement. Whether the little tricks truly work will need a slow observation.

Actually, working in the hospital sometimes indeed involves stress; occasionally it’s good to relax when the opportunity presents itself.

So never mind them, let chatting commence. He took out the inspection materials of that patient just now, needing to research what exactly her situation is.

Her symptoms seemed more severe than her injuries, this was his first time encountering such a situation.

From the current examination data, it appears there aren’t any issues. Some current indicators match what’s expected from a car accident, just more severe.

It’s quite frustrating, the patient’s condition is somewhat complicated.