My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1205 - 476: Snobbish Family Members, Infection Caused by Artificial Materials

Just the Third Hospital was the initial one to think of Tuya Hospital, resembling a silly rabbit that chooses to graze close to its own hole.

Zhou Can started examining this challenging case in detail.

A sternum tumor was discovered in the patient, leading to a broad resection of the sternum along with reconstruction of the chest wall.

At present, the individual suffers from an infection in the surgical incision and osteomyelitis in the sternum, resulting in a wound that refuses to close after extended periods.

Numerous approaches have been attempted by the Third Hospital to handle this case, yet sadly, none yielded results. The relatives worry that ongoing care there could lead to the patient's demise within its walls. As a result, they 'actively' pushed for a move to a different facility.

Based on the relatives' account during the initial consultation, staff doctors and nurses at the Third Hospital, plus relatives of others in the shared room, all praised Tuya Hospital's superior medical expertise.

Two days before the shift, while a nurse administered fluids to the patient, excessive swelling arose from the extended duration at the kept needle's position.

Attempting to place the needle in the opposite hand, the nurse erred multiple times, needing three tries to locate the vein.

The first attending doctor stepped away for private reasons and got substituted by a fresh one who showed negligence and utter disregard. The relatives and the patient raised their worries to this new doctor, but encountered delays and superficial replies.

By chance, a relative of another patient in the room whispered the info to them, after overhearing about Tuya Hospital's Cardiothoracic Surgery Department's recent triumphs with tough cases.

This revelation stirred the family's interest.

They firmly insisted on changing hospitals for continued care.

Zhou Can gave a sly grin; surely these tactics from Xinxiang Hospital scream of nudging the transfer, right? The relatives might miss the subtle motives, but Zhou grasps them fully.

One curious aspect stands out: is the acclaim for Tuya Hospital's skills from Xinxiang Hospital genuine, or could it stem from some obligation they're settling back?

Matters like this prove tricky to pin down.

Talking about settling a favor seems a stretch too far.

In the past, Xinxiang Hospital teamed up with Provincial People’s Hospital and the Third Hospital to corner and poach from Tuya’s Cardiothoracic Surgery operations.

Maybe Tuya Hospital's dispatch of specialist groups to hold sessions at Xinxiang Hospital etched a lasting mark on their minds.

Tuya's prowess has thoroughly embedded itself in the thoughts of Xinxiang Hospital's healthcare team.

Moreover, Tuya’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Department lately acts boldly, often highlighting victories in healing or greatly advancing complex conditions. Such displays build a powerful reputation in the eyes of observers.

The root of this patient's issue shines clearly: a surgical aftermath infection paired with sternum osteomyelitis.

Treatment presents the real hurdle.

Once the post-surgery infection emerged, Xinxiang Hospital applied diverse anti-infection therapies. Regrettably, all proved utterly futile.

Antibiotics don't hold all the power at times.

In particular, for certain intense infections, relying solely on antibiotics seems insufficient.

For the most basic illustration, consider a case where pus builds up, showing signs of infection and swelling. Administering antibiotics through IV merely controls symptoms while the pus lingers, yet full recovery stays elusive.

The proper method starts with extracting the pus from the buildup, followed by thorough cleaning of the space. Once no infection source remains, introduce antibiotics afterward.

Success demands this sequence.

Furthermore, every antibiotic application harms the body's defenses to some degree.

Doctors with real expertise and years behind them approach antibiotic use with utmost care.

Certain individuals, especially those who favor pop-up clinics for IV treatments, chase drips even for minor ailments like slight headaches or low fevers. Often, relief comes swiftly; post-infusion, improvement hits fast. However, the following cold strikes harder.

Antibiotics' repeated use undercuts the immune defenses.

Lately, numerous child health specialists across China push for allowing most breastfed babies facing colds or fevers to recover naturally via milk's protective elements. With each self-recovery via their defenses, the little ones' resistance builds incrementally.

This mirrors a newborn facing the unfamiliar world, repeatedly honing their immune response to adjust to surroundings naturally.

When overly protective parents rush their child to medical facilities for shots and pills repeatedly, the young one's defenses lose vital chances to develop.

After stopping milk, these kids display markedly reduced resilience.

That's why calls for breastfeeding promotion have amplified in recent times.

It shields babies from harmful formula scandals while letting them boost defenses with milk's inherent protectors.

Xinxiang Hospital's handling of this patient's surgery aftermath focused heavily on fighting infections.

This echoes the pus example earlier, skipping cavity clearance and just leaning on antibiotics.

Start by pinpointing and removing the infection source; follow with antibiotics for possible healing.

Viewing it this way reveals Xinxiang Hospital's shallow capabilities.

Xinxiang Hospital's surgery pros handled the sternum cut and chest rebuild without trouble. Yet, aftercare management tripped them up, and tackling the infection later overwhelmed them completely.

Zhou Can proceeded to carefully review every operation phase and each follow-up check the patient experienced.

The procedure lacks intricacy; core actions cover full-body numbing, tube insertion in the windpipe, pinpointing the cancerous sternum growth's spot, selecting the cut location.

Follow by slicing skin and under-layers, revealing the sternum affected zone, and detaching sternum-bound muscles.

Proceed to remove the damaged area plus sections of nearby healthy tissue.

For excising these dangerous growths, any surgeon with decent background chooses bolder removals, no second thoughts.