The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 382 Electric shock victims

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Worried about many things, Liu Banxia didn’t have a very good night’s sleep. After waking up in the morning, his energy level wasn’t particularly high. As he had expected, the matter from the previous night had finally exploded today.

The discussions on the internet were heated, with supporters, skeptics, onlookers, and those who thrived on chaos—basically, everyone had an opinion. Liu Banxia was so worried that he feared it might catch the official media’s attention, followed by the establishment of an investigative team or something similar. This was because some experienced individuals had given a very "frank" evaluation of the many surgeries Liu Banxia had performed in such a short period.

Though such a situation was plausible, it was primarily because Liu Banxia had strong connections that he was given so many opportunities; it was as if surgeries were being forced into his hands.

Seeing such comments, Liu Banxia didn’t know what to say. Although some people defended him, their voices were drowned out by other comments.

"Teacher Liu, the director told you to see him after you finish eating," Xu Yino ran over while Liu Banxia was eating breakfast.

Liu Banxia nodded. "I guess I won’t be able to avoid a scolding. What was the director’s expression like?"

"Teacher Liu, how would I know? I’ve hardly ever seen the director smile. I’ve only met him two or three times?" Xu Yino replied with a wry smile.

"Don’t worry about me," Liu Banxia said earnestly.

Xu Yino pursed her lips. Sometimes, she found it hard to figure out their Teacher Liu.

In fact, this was in line with Liu Banxia’s expectations; given the big fuss, the hospital couldn’t possibly be unaware. The only question was whether they would administer any corresponding punishment. What if he was suspended again? It seemed as though, whether he was willing or not, he had to bear it. No one would consider his opinion.

"Teacher, I’ve made a mistake again," Liu Banxia readily admitted upon entering the office.

Ordinarily, he addressed him as Director, reserving ’Teacher’ for private occasions outside the hospital.

"Sit down. How can you have so much energy to cause so much trouble?" Zhou Shuwen glanced at him.

How could Liu Banxia dare to sit? "I better stand. I was too impulsive."

"If I ask you to sit, then sit. You said you made a mistake. Tell me what mistake you made," Zhou Shuwen said calmly.

"I shouldn’t have flaunted and created a misunderstanding about the hospital," Liu Banxia lowered his head.

"What else?" Zhou Shuwen pressed.

"Also... I live off a woman, and I shouldn’t have been so brazen about it," Liu Banxia added.

Zhou Shuwen was exasperated to the point of amusement. Liu Banxia was indeed a bit of a headache for him. He was talented and willing to work hard, but he was somewhat unreliable, always acting on impulse.

"Teacher, I will accept any punishment from the hospital, even a pay cut," Liu Banxia carefully suggested.

Zhou Shuwen said, "You still don’t know where you went wrong.

"You can flaunt, but you need to be thorough. Why didn’t you disclose the prognosis too? Why didn’t you list out the surgery times? Your vague explanation—do you think everyone can understand it? If you want to flaunt, you should show your actual achievements. Since when can a doctor’s excellence be directly reflected by the number of surgeries?

"Don’t worry about this matter, and don’t speak carelessly. The hospital will issue a supplementary explanation when the time comes," he continued. "You’ve unintentionally done the right thing, though. The scandals about the medical flights and corruption have indeed damaged our Second Hospital’s reputation. Your reckless stunt now can also be seen as a form of publicity for our hospital.

"It can help people truly understand the hospital system and what doctors’ daily work is like. Causing such a wide-ranging discussion is more effective than any amount of publicity our hospital could do.

"But let this also be a warning to you: think more before you act in the future. Don’t just charge ahead on impulse, or you’ll take a big fall one day.

"Alright, go back to work. I have a business trip in the next couple of days. Keep a close eye on the emergency center. If anything goes wrong, I’ll deal with you when I get back."

"Teacher, don’t worry, I will," Liu Banxia said happily.

Zhou Shuwen waved his hand. Even he didn’t know whether Liu Banxia had taken his words to heart. This disciple was really hard to figure out. Well, take it slowly.

Coming out, Liu Banxia felt refreshed. Could this be considered a stroke of luck? Still, he figured his mentor, Zhou Shuwen, must have played a role. After all, the outcomes of many things could easily go awry.

"It seems like you muddled through again?" Shi Lei asked with a laugh.

Liu Banxia nodded. "I have to thank the understanding of our leaders; otherwise, who knows what would have happened."

"Teacher Liu, a patient with an electric shock injury will be sent to us soon," the dispatch nurse called out at this moment.

"Boss, I’ve never dealt with electric shock injuries before. You have to help," Liu Banxia said quickly.

Shi Lei nodded. "We can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. The prognosis for electric shock injuries is often not good. The cardiac surgeons should also be prepared, since electric shocks put a great strain on the heart."

Liu Banxia truly had no experience with electric shock injuries because many victims lost their vital signs before reaching the hospital, and even more died instantly at the scene.

Not ten minutes later, an ambulance arrived at the emergency center with the patient.

"The pulse is weak, systolic blood pressure is 80. He went into supraventricular tachycardia in the ambulance. We administered two electric shocks and injected two units of adrenaline," reported the emergency medic.

"Dr. Chen, you take the lead in Resuscitation Room One," said Liu Banxia.

Shi Lei’s assessment was right; the patient’s heart had already been damaged.

Chen Xuehai nodded, his expression grave.

"On the count of three, lift him. Prep for ultrasonography. Connect the ECG, do an echocardiogram, and a rapid blood test," said Chen Xuehai when they reached the resuscitation room.

"The patient’s blood oxygen level is at 87. I’ll intubate," Liu Banxia said, glancing at the ECG monitor.

Even though he hadn’t intubated a patient in a while, he still performed the procedure smoothly and with ease. Liang Xiaolin was nicknamed the "intubating whiz," but he was much faster than her.

"How’s the status?" Liu Banxia asked after the intubation.

"The heart rate is slow and venous pressure a little high. We need to go directly to the operating room and set up an intra-aortic balloon pump," said Chen Xuehai.

"Let’s get moving. I’ll contact the anesthesiologists," Liu Banxia nodded.

Chen Xuehai didn’t waste any time. He was competent in both internal cardiac medicine and cardiac surgery. The other cardiologists wouldn’t mind him taking charge.

DING! Patient reception completed.

Gained 30 experience points.

"How was the patient electrocuted? I see he was wearing work clothes," asked Liu Banxia once they were outside.

"He’s an electrician. Somehow, he forgot to turn off the power while working today," said the man who had come with the patient, a bitter smile on his face.

"Please contact the family members as soon as possible. The patient’s condition is not promising. We’re going to perform emergency surgery and assess his status first," Liu Banxia said.

To non-family members, he could only say so much. He wasn’t certain if the patient could be saved; although the patient still had vital signs, a comprehensive examination hadn’t been performed yet.

Electric shocks place the greatest strain on the heart. A powerful current surging through the body can instantly stop it. This patient’s heart rate was dangerously slow and could stop again at any moment. This was the top priority. The results of subsequent examinations were still uncertain.

In reality, only a very small number of extremely fortunate individuals fully recover after an electric shock; for most, there are lasting effects on their lives.

"Please pay close attention to this patient. This is my first encounter with electric shock injuries as well, so in terms of experience, I’m no different from you all," Liu Banxia instructed his interns.

The young group nodded. They had seen the patient just now—the burn from the electric shock had spread across an entire arm and half his chest; the purple-red color was frightening. This was only because they were doctors and quite experienced. If this had been shown to the general public, it would be much more terrifying than any tattoo.

"Dr. Liu, are you busy now?" At this moment, Chen from the Medical Affairs Department came over.

"I just finished with a patient. What’s up?" Liu Banxia asked.

"We were just informed that you need to set aside half a day tomorrow to record a show at the TV station. The core content is about the current doctor-patient relationship; it’s a talk show," said Chen, smiling.

Liu Banxia was taken aback. "This has to do with the photos I posted? To clarify the content?"

Chen nodded. "Good luck, Dr. Liu."

"Teacher Liu, are you going to be on TV again?" The interns crowded around.

"It seems so. But what should I do? I don’t know what to talk about," Liu Banxia said, a distressed look on his face.

"There should be a script, right? You’re the one who loves to stir things up. Let’s ask when the show will be broadcast, then we’ll watch it in the waiting hall," Wei Yuan chimed in, also coming over.

Liu Banxia gave him a helpless look. "They are putting me on the hot seat again. I thought they would let me off this time. I’m so busy, and now I have to go to the TV station."

"Stop being dramatic. Prepare well and don’t blurt out anything foolish when you’re on TV," Shi Lei advised him.

Liu Banxia grimaced. Why didn’t anyone trust him?

He was truly getting a headache. He did have some prior interview experience. Although TV journalists or hosts wouldn’t ask overly sharp questions on air, they would still focus on what viewers cared about to make a good show. Tomorrow, when he goes there, there will undoubtedly be a host of problems waiting for him to solve. Such a headache!