My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1229 - 484: The Inevitable Doctor-Patient Conflicts and the Relationship Between Anesthesiologist and Surgeon (Part 3)
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Indeed, the progress of every single member in the surgical team can be clearly observed.
"Apologies for arriving a touch late! Thanks for your patience!"
The anesthesiologist showed up with a slight delay.
"It's fine, we've only just positioned the patient on the operating table. Dr. Qu, should we initiate general anesthesia immediately, or what's the plan?"
Zhou Can maintains a solid relationship with the majority of the anesthesiologists.
Today, it's Qu Zi on duty.
Truth be told, quite a few anesthesiologists form steady partnerships with specific surgeons.
Take Wu Baihe's neurosurgery group, for example—they typically have Director Feng and his assistants handling the anesthesia during operations.
When the surgery load is substantial, sticking to these established anesthesiologist-surgeon pairings tends to bring more advantages than drawbacks.
For instance, with certain high-risk cases that surgeons feel confident tackling, the anesthesiologist might, after evaluation, hesitate to proceed due to the dangers involved.
In such situations, what options are there?
Should the surgeon fail to convince the anesthesiologist, the procedure simply can't go forward.
The patient would then have to seek care elsewhere or pursue alternative therapies.
A skilled anesthesiologist, after years of collaboration with the chief surgeon, develops an intuitive bond much like that of spouses.
Countless surgeons have undoubtedly felt this connection.
Both before and during operations, disputes might flare up between the anesthesiologist and surgeon, yet their ultimate aim remains the same: to heal the patient's condition.
Upon wrapping up a successful operation, joy fills the chief surgeon, and the anesthesiologist shares in that delight.
Should issues crop up mid-surgery, tension grips both the anesthesiologist and lead surgeon as they pour all their energy into rescuing the patient.
It's not uncommon to liken the chief surgeon to the husband and the anesthesiologist to the wife—a fitting comparison indeed.
Just as spouses bicker at the foot of the bed only to reconcile at the head, so too do surgeons and anesthesiologists clash often, yet prove indispensable to one another.
In the heat of surgeries, they function more like steadfast allies battling together.
"Given that this is a rectal repair procedure, general anesthesia it is!"
Qu Zi gave the patient a quick once-over before promptly securing the vital signs monitors.
Zhou Can lent a hand nearby.
Before long, the general anesthesia took effect without a hitch.
As the operation concerns a sensitive area for this female patient, general anesthesia ensures her privacy and respect are upheld best.
"General anesthesia achieved; patient's vitals are steady—ready to commence the surgery!"
"Alright, let's get started!"
Zhou Can felt fully prepared as well.
With numerous procedures lined up for him that day, every minute counts.
Lifting the sterile disposable cover exposed the patient's anal region.
The prolapse there was exceptionally grave, her anus far wider than normal. By the time she sought help, fecal incontinence had already set in.
Without undergoing rectal repair surgery, this issue simply couldn't be resolved.
"Wow, this level of anal prolapse—how on earth did it come to this?"
Qiao Yu couldn't hold back her astonished remark about the patient's state.
"Sister Qiao Yu, you're just too pure-hearted!" Ma Xiaolan quipped with a knowing grin, complimenting Qiao Yu in her own way.
Anesthesiologist Qu Zi maintained a serious expression, acting as if glued to the monitor display.
In reality, anesthesiologists don't require constant vigilance over the screen; they usually check it sporadically.
The accompanying anesthesiology nurse appeared somewhat flushed with discomfort too.