The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 598 Wrong Workouts are Harmful to Both Others and Oneself
"Hmph, just revel in my misfortune."
Dismayed by Liu Banxia’s scrutiny, Wang Chao took the initiative to approach him.
"Why would I revel in your misfortune? This is a valid treatment method, and it fills a gap in our hospital. You need to give it your all; this will be recorded in the hospital’s annals," Liu Banxia said.
"Sigh... It will take at least three days to prepare the patient for a fecal transplant, and that’s assuming everything goes smoothly and a suitable donor is found," Wang Chao sighed.
"The reason we returned so late is that too few people meet the criteria. It seems we even had to bring people in from elsewhere. They’ve been truly cooperative with this, which actually makes me feel rather indebted."
"Only they possess such strong operational capabilities. It wouldn’t work as well with other organizations," Liu Banxia nodded.
"You can also rest assured that the lab will fully cooperate with you. They’re already prepared for overtime, which is unprecedented. You must take this very seriously."
"Do a splendid job. Don’t think it’s insignificant; many people are actually paying close attention. After all, this is the young man’s only hope. You’ve got this."
Wang Chao nodded. "I absolutely must give it my all. This might be the only chance in my lifetime to do something noteworthy. Plus, the affiliated unit sent over so much information, which has already made things much easier for me."
Liu Banxia patted his shoulder; this was the only encouragement he could offer.
He knew that although Wang Chao rarely voiced it, and only occasionally complained, he was under immense pressure. Any normal person would feel pressured when their actions could save a life. Even though Wang Chao wasn’t performing emergency surgery, the patient’s future quality of life, and even how much of that future he had left, currently rested in his hands. The pressure of emergency surgery is intense, but it’s confined to the duration of the procedure. The stress Wang Chao was experiencing now was like being slowly cut with a blunt knife, intensifying daily. This was a process with several stages, and the first stage had been reached. After collecting the donor samples came separation and testing. Selecting a qualified donor was the next stage. The transplant would lead to the third and most critical stage. At that point, the emotional toll would be even more agonizing because, success or failure, the results wouldn’t be immediate; they would have to wait and observe.
Having comforted Wang Chao, Liu Banxia went to the sterile ward to check on the burn patient.
This ward had been specially isolated for this patient. Normally, he should have been in the severe burns intensive care unit, but the emergency center lacked this facility, and the patient’s condition at the time didn’t permit a transfer.
However, with Xie Chunli’s guidance, the conditions there met the required standards. If the patient could survive the initial critical period, he would need to be transferred to the city hospital’s burn department for better recovery.
"How’s the patient?" Liu Banxia asked.
"He woke up at five o’clock this afternoon. Although we’ve given him a pain pump, he’s likely still in great pain. His body temperature has also risen, so we’ve administered treatment to reduce the fever and fight infection," said Zhou Qian, the nurse on duty.
"This is quite difficult. The burns are too severe. What did the doctors from the ICU say when they came over?" Liu Banxia asked again.
"They’ve already issued a critical condition notice, stating that tonight is the most critical period. The patient’s family... they’ve chosen conventional treatment. They don’t want to cause the patient more pain during resuscitation attempts," Zhou Qian said, hesitating for a moment.
Liu Banxia nodded. Indeed, if it were his decision, he would choose the same. The patient’s injuries were too severe, and the human body was so complex. Even if the debridement was meticulous, with such a large area of skin tissue damaged, it was uncertain whether the patient could survive.
"Work hard, and call me if anything happens," Liu Banxia said after observing for a while.
There was very little that could be done; that was all.
After leaving, Liu Banxia visited the ward of the hemophiliac patient.
"Ah, Dr. Liu, please come in and sit," the patient greeted him warmly.
"You’re looking spirited. It seems you’re feeling more confident about your condition," Liu Banxia said with a smile.
"The amount of fluid from the drainage tube has decreased today, which is a sign of improvement. I’ll be more careful in the future, and everything should be fine," the patient said.
"It was a blessing in disguise that I got this illness. Moreover, I’m even luckier to have had you perform such a minor incision. If a large wound had been made, it might have gotten worse."
"The procedures are actually quite similar. The key is that when there’s a reaction, it’s often well-hidden," Liu Banxia said.
"You must be extra careful from now on, especially with your knee joints. Often, bruises don’t show on the surface. Don’t put excessive strain on your knees just for the sake of fitness."
"Rest assured, Dr. Liu. I cherish my life very much," the patient said with a smile and a nod.
"That’s the right attitude. Your life isn’t just your own; it belongs to your family too. Rest well; your condition requires plenty of it. Keep your diet light. I’ll be going now," Liu Banxia stated.
"Dr. Liu, why don’t you stay a bit longer? Listening to you chat is more interesting than watching TV," the young man in the neighboring bed spoke up.
"You should get to sleep early too. That appendix has been with you for over twenty years. Even if it occasionally throws a little tantrum, it’s wrong of you to abandon it so heartlessly," Liu Banxia said in a mock-serious tone.
The young man was torn between laughter and tears; Dr. Liu certainly had a way with words.
"Seriously though, everyone should get some rest. There are only two of you patients in the ward right now, and your companions have places to sleep. Just try not to make the beds too messy. You should all get some rest early." After saying this, Liu Banxia strolled out.
"Bro, did you also have an appointment with Dr. Liu?" the older man with hemophilia asked.
The young man nodded. "A friend of mine had a ruptured appendix two days ago—diffuse peritonitis—and was just moved to the room next door. I figured I might as well get mine removed to avoid future suffering."
"That’s a good idea. I’ve looked into it. They say anyone with chronic appendicitis will eventually need surgery, so the earlier, the better," the older man with hemophilia nodded.
"Don’t worry; it was done very quickly. We chatted, and before I knew it, it was over. I didn’t feel a thing. When the anesthesia wore off, it hurt a bit, but some pain medication will get you through it."
"Thanks, bro. Let’s get to sleep early then. You really need to rest well with your condition," the young man nodded.
He was in a good mood. He had done his research thoroughly and knew Liu Banxia was an expert at appendectomies, so he wasn’t too worried.
Having left the ward, Liu Banxia arrived downstairs only to be stunned. "What’s happened? So many emergency patients in such a short time? Are three emergency rooms occupied?"
"Exactly! Four injured individuals. One had a myocardial infarction and was sent directly to the cath lab. Of the remaining three, two have radial fractures, and one was trampled. Qi is treating that one now," Shi Lei reported.
Liu Banxia frowned. "How did this happen? So serious? Were they all from the same incident?"
Shi Lei nodded. "A ’power walking’ group just resumed its activities. An accident occurred when a participant suffering a myocardial infarction fell. There are also a few with minor injuries requiring debridement; they aren’t too serious."
Liu Banxia grimaced. These power walking groups... if done correctly, they are good for exercise, but if not, they are self-destructive. Moderation is key in everything; going overboard inevitably leads to trouble. Power walking is an aerobic exercise. Done collectively and consistently, it can be beneficial to health in some ways. But in Liu Banxia’s opinion, many power walking groups nowadays were essentially self-harming. They listen to loud, fast-paced music, walking briskly to the beat. Even when exhausted, they push themselves to continue. Everyone, regardless of age or physical condition, follows the same standard. Is that sustainable? Exceeding one’s physical capacity not only puts enormous strain on the knee joints but also places a significant burden on the heart and lungs.
Just then, Wu Mingyu walked out of Emergency Room One. "One needs internal fixation and debridement of a head wound. The other just needs external fixation; we’ve already completed the reduction. However, that one also has a head injury, so a head CT is still necessary."
"A comminuted fracture from just a fall?" Liu Banxia asked.
"The fall itself wasn’t the main issue; he was trampled afterward, causing a severe displacement. How about you try bone-setting? That way, I wouldn’t have to go to the OR," Wu Mingyu suggested.
Liu Banxia shook his head. "Let’s stick to the cautious approach. I won’t get involved in that."
"Alright then, we’ll head to the OR. Good thing there aren’t many patients right now; we should hurry and get this done," Wu Mingyu nodded.
"President Liu, there’s a small amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity, suggesting a possible bowel perforation. We’ll take the patient to the OR once it’s confirmed by a CT scan," Wei Yuan reported as he walked out of Emergency Room Two.
Liu Banxia nodded. "Just take any junior doctor with you; you can choose."
However, no sooner had he spoken than he frowned, for he saw Chen Xuehai and Liang Xiaolin also walking back.
"We couldn’t save him. Linlin, go and inform the family," Chen Xuehai said, noticing Liu Banxia’s gaze.
"You two should get some rest as well. You’ve both performed two surgeries today," Liu Banxia said.
They were all doctors and understood that just because a patient is brought in doesn’t mean they can always be saved. Each patient’s condition is unique, so outcomes naturally differ.
"Sigh... this power walking group phenomenon... really... sigh..."
Shi Lei sighed heavily.
This incident wasn’t minor, but such cases weren’t isolated. In fact, instances of myocardial infarction and fractures within these power walking groups were quite common.
Despite this, people often don’t pay attention and continue walking, believing it’s healthy and beneficial for their bodies.
Even if these incidents are reported in the news and people see them, they still tend not to care. They’ll think those affected were just unlucky and that it wouldn’t happen to them.
In some situations, many people truly remain stubbornly deluded.
