My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points

Chapter 1280: Chapter 504: A Tricky Aortic Dissection, Revelation_2

At that time, the blood will gush into the thoracic and abdominal cavities like an uncontrolled flood.

Basically, no rescue measures could be in time.

The rupture of the aortic heart artery has a much higher mortality rate than the rupture of the carotid artery.

The prognosis is extremely poor, with a mortality rate close to 100%.

Even when people have their throats or necks cut, the bleeding is terrifying, but if they are sent to the hospital in time, most can be saved.

The aortic heart is located within the thoracic and abdominal cavities, and once it ruptures, the bleeding cannot be stopped without opening the chest.

And even if you open the chest, there’s still a high probability that it won’t help.

Ligating the aorta or clamping it with hemostatic forceps is equivalent to cutting off the supply to most organs and tissues of the body. If the limbs are deprived of blood for more than half an hour, there is a risk of necrosis.

Organs are even more delicate; some start to necrotize after just three minutes of insufficient blood supply.

You must know, when body organs necrotize, most of it is irreversible.

"Dr. Zhou, I came specifically to find you this time because I want to ask you for help in finding a solution. See if there’s a way to solve this aortic dissection without replacing the entire blood vessel. I heard from a subordinate, who said they watched a surgical live broadcast online yesterday, where you successfully cured a cardiovascular disease that experts from Imperial Renhe Hospital and Japanese heart specialists couldn’t heal."

The fact that this person managed to get to Zhou Can on such short notice shows they have considerable influence.

Because from the accent, it doesn’t sound local.

"May I ask where you are from?"

"Oh, I’m from Shanghai, and my family runs a small business. After hearing about your accomplishments last night, I thought it over and specifically flew in from Shanghai this morning."

"Thank you for your trust. I’m just an ordinary doctor at Tuya Hospital. The success of yesterday’s surgery was half luck, and I’m not as great as you might think."

Zhou Can didn’t believe for a second that this person runs a small business.

He has dealt with plenty of rich and powerful people.

From this person, there’s a subtle air of authority and an indescribable confidence. If he’s not mistaken, this person not only has strong financial power, but likely has substantial influence within official circles too.

A person like this is either from a top family or is the offspring of officials.

If anything goes wrong and the patient dies, Zhou Can doesn’t want to become the next fallen Xu Yidao.

He deeply understands Dr. Xu’s tragic situation.

So, he would avoid any risk if possible.

Doctors must learn to protect themselves so they have the chance to save more people.

"How about this, you go have lunch first. I can wait until you have time, then we can have a proper chat. I sense a hint of fear deep in your eyes towards me. Don’t worry, I am not an unreasonable or troublesome person, nor am I ungrateful."

The man is truly impressive, able to notice even the slightest apprehension in Zhou Can’s eyes.

During the conversation, Zhou Can, despite being a billionaire, was completely overwhelmed by this man’s aura.

Typically, a person’s aura comes from many aspects of their comprehensive capability. This includes wealth, knowledge, ability, connections, and family power, along with the resources they can mobilize.

Those who can easily mobilize large resources: officials rank first, rich merchants second.

This has been true throughout history.

However, with the evolution of modern civilization, capital tends to dominate everything.

The man told Zhou Can he is not ungrateful. This means if Zhou Can cures his illness, he would be his lifesaver.

They would surely have continuous future interactions.

This person never revealed their true identity but kept using it as a trump card.

"Have you eaten? If not, I could treat you to a meal at the hospital canteen, if you don’t mind."

The person came from far away for treatment.

Since they couldn’t be treated now, a simple meal at the canteen is not too much to offer.

"I’ve already eaten. You go ahead! Let me know when you have time, and then I’ll find you again."

The man said.

"I have several surgeries this afternoon, I’m afraid it will be evening by the time I’m free. Since you came from so far, how about this, give me the documents, and I’ll review them while I eat. Then I can give you a precise answer."

This also means telling the person that if he ultimately can’t treat it, he will have to politely suggest consulting another expert.

When communicating with such ’second generation’ individuals, attitude is crucial.

Approach with enough sincerity, so even if they are refused, it wouldn’t be too offensive.

"Here! I entrust you with it!"

The man handed him the document bag.

"No need to be too formal; it’s what we doctors ought to do."

Taking the document bag, Zhou Can quickly went to the canteen to eat.

Qiao Yu had already prepared his meal.

Watching Zhou Can eat and examine the files simultaneously, she couldn’t help but ask curiously, "This patient doesn’t seem ordinary, what kind of condition is it?"

"Aortic dissection, and it’s quite severe."

"It seems your broadcast yesterday made you famous, in the future more people will come specifically to seek your treatment."

Qiao Yu said with a smile.

"Sigh, just like fame brings trouble to pigs after they grow fat. When a pig gets fat it gets slaughtered, when a person becomes famous, trouble follows. I really wish for some ordinary patients, to give me enough time to grow, less of these powerful figures and rich kids would be better."

Zhou Can sighed.

Other doctors all desire fame.

He’s worried that after becoming famous, the cases brought to him will be too difficult to treat.

Ultimately, it comes down to not being powerful enough.

Much like money, it never feels sufficient.

Even though he is now a billionaire, what he can do with it is quite limited.

Buying a house in a top-tier city, he might end up with no money left.

It’s the same with medical skills, they never seem strong enough. Compared to before, his skills have improved vastly.

But he’s still miles away from the pinnacle of medicine.

"If this patient’s identity is too sensitive, it’s safer to directly decline. People with some sort of status, when they get seriously ill, definitely search the world for the best doctors to cure them. If other top experts can’t treat it, it’s best not to challenge it, the risks are too great."

Qiao Yu’s astute understanding immediately realized that the person seeking treatment from Zhou Can was not ordinary.

"Sister Qiao Yu is right, if a case should be rejected, it must be done so decisively; hesitation is not an option. If you find it inconvenient, I could help you decline."

Ma Xiaolan, with her sharp tongue and personality, has always been like a little firecracker.

She also has a good trait, being fierce only to others, but is extremely supportive to team members and close ones.

Whenever Zhou Can encounters difficult patients or when other medical staff face challenges, she would chivalrously step in.

Watching her argue with patients or confront family members at times, Zhou Can actually appreciates her more.

Everyone has flaws, and Ma Xiaolan’s are numerous, but as they continue to interact, Zhou Can no longer feels the desire to let her go.

"No need, I’ve already warned the patient that if the treatment is beyond my capabilities, they would have to seek better options. The patient came specifically by plane from Shanghai, so I must act diligently."

Zhou Can always acts in accordance with his conscience.

After reviewing the patient’s scans and biochemical reports, Zhou Can fell into deep thought.

The man, named Chen Zhongzhi, is 42 years old and has no other illnesses.

The main issue is the aortic heart dissection.

Replacing the entire aorta carries high risk, big trauma, and stenting would impede other branch blood supplies.

This surgery is indeed tricky!

Even after finishing his meal, Zhou Can still couldn’t think of a way to resolve it without replacing the aorta.

Carrying the document bag, he prepared to inform the patient to consult another expert.

After searching around, it seemed the man named Chen Zhongzhi had left the Emergency Department.

With no other option, Zhou Can temporarily left the document bag in the office and went to the operating room for the surgeries.

He anticipated the patient would come back by the end of the day.

One patient after another had their ailments addressed under Zhou Can and his team’s treatment.

Most cases were resolved on-the-spot, requiring only medication and rest at home.

More critical cases needed hospitalization for a period of treatment.

"Ah, ah, oh dear..."

A moaning patient was wheeled in.

For someone in that much pain, it surely wasn’t a minor issue.