My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1392 553: The Terrifying First Hospital Series, a Dark Horse Among Second-Rate Hospitals

Following the successful treatment, the infant, who had been in grave danger due to a plaster mishap, made a full recovery.

Children possess remarkable healing abilities. After the plaster was removed, the purulent necrotic tissue was meticulously cleaned, inflammation was reduced, and the wound was kept dry. In under five days, the child had almost entirely recuperated.

This particular case left an indelible mark on Zhou Can.

Ever since that incident, during his medical practice, he approaches every continuously crying infant with an unknown cause with extreme caution.

The reasoning is simple: a child's cry always signifies a problem.

Sometimes, due to parental oversight, children might ingest small metallic objects. Other times, there could be an internal organ malfunction, or perhaps a head injury leading to intracranial bleeding. These situations necessitate heightened vigilance from physicians.

Indeed, a moment of carelessness could mean the loss of the optimal treatment window.

After their meal, while en route back to the operating room in the Emergency Department, Jiang Wei approached him.

"Boss Zhou, are you occupied this evening?"

"Is there something you need?"

"There's another private case, with a rather generous consultation fee. Should the surgery not go as planned, the lead surgeon receives a red envelope of one thousand. If the surgery is successful, the lead surgeon's red envelope is three thousand."

A consultation fee of three thousand was indeed quite significant.

Typically, for physicians below the chief physician level, even those with considerable skill, the consultation fee rarely surpassed a thousand.

A fee of fifteen hundred would be considered exceptionally liberal.

The inherent risk associated with performing surgery during a consultation presented a considerable challenge. This risk often meant that if the surgery failed, the consulting doctor would primarily receive reimbursement for travel expenses. Some physicians, being more scrupulous, might even feel uncomfortable accepting travel expenses.

The principle of "no work, no pay" is deeply entrenched in Chinese culture.

Whether it be a corrupt official, a petty criminal, or any other individual, accepting remuneration without fulfilling the service remains a less common practice.

"You seem to be quite active in taking on private work!"

Zhou Can was financially stable and exceptionally occupied with his regular duties.

Even if offered five thousand, he would have no inclination to accept this particular job, let alone the three thousand appearance fee.

"One must seek opportunities to earn a living! Who wouldn't desire a more comfortable life?"

Jiang Wei was remarkably candid in her explanation.

She made no pretense about her desire to increase her earnings.

"I truly appreciate you considering me for every private engagement, but I am genuinely overwhelmed with work and likely won't have the time for this consultation. Perhaps you should approach other physicians!"

Zhou Can politely declined her offer.

"Where else could I possibly find a surgeon as skilled as you? Please, do me this favor!"

She implored Zhou Can with a soft voice.

"It's not that I'm unwilling to help; I genuinely lack the available time."

Zhou Can remained resolute in his decision.

"I am aware that you typically have to work late in Cardiothoracic Surgery, but you mentioned this morning that you would finally be able to leave early this evening. Just assist me this once, won't you? The patient's life is in jeopardy without timely surgery."

She was on the verge of grasping Zhou Can's arm in her plea.

However, when it came to physical contact, she maintained a certain propriety, never crossing any boundaries.

"I made a casual remark this morning, and by noon, you already have a task lined up for me? At this rate, you must be taking on private work far more frequently than I realized!"

A subtle note of displeasure was discernible in Zhou Can's words.

"It's all about survival! Look, this is a conversation log with an old classmate. While we were eating, she reached out for assistance. She knows I'm affiliated with you and is aware of your exceptional surgical abilities, so she asked me to intercede."

She presented the chat log to Zhou Can.

Indeed, it was the conversation from earlier, and the other party was her classmate. The message indicated that the patient's condition was critical and the surgery exceptionally complex. Their hospital lacked the necessary expertise for such a procedure, necessitating the recruitment of external specialists.

Fewer than ten experts in the city possessed the requisite skills for this operation. However, these individuals were either unavailable for private work or completely occupied.

Jiang Wei's former classmate had been unable to secure a suitable surgeon and had consequently requested her help.

"Kindly have your classmate forward the patient's medical information. If the procedure falls within my capabilities, I will accept this case. However, do not expect this from me in the future; I do not engage in private work, absolutely not."

Ultimately, Zhou Can's compassion for the patient swayed his decision.

Hospitals generally tend to avoid cases involving post-operative complications.

The reasoning is that rectifying another's errors offers limited reward if successful, and carries the risk of negative repercussions if mishandled.

It seems that no one is willing to take on patients who have suffered surgical failures.

Typically, only the hospital that originally performed the treatment can see the case through to its conclusion.

If one has a strong connection with a senior administrator or a department head at a major medical institution, some assistance might be obtainable.

"Thank you, Boss! Haha, finally!"

Jiang Wei appeared quite delighted.

Right in front of Zhou Can, she sent a voice message to an old classmate.

The other party was also thrilled to hear that Zhou Can had accepted and promptly transmitted the patient's details.

"Boss, I've forwarded everything to you on WeChat."

Jiang Wei gestured with her phone.

Zhou Can reviewed the patient's general condition. The individual, a 33-year-old male, had experienced severe vomiting due to excessive alcohol consumption, followed by chest pain and difficulty breathing. An ambulance then transported him to the nearby First Hospital for treatment. Upon admission, the First Hospital conducted examinations, revealing an absence of breath sounds in the patient's right lung and a chest X-ray indicating a right-sided pneumothorax.

This clearly points to a spontaneous esophageal rupture.

The hospital subsequently arranged an urgent surgical procedure for the patient, performing a repair operation for the esophageal rupture.

During the surgery, it was discovered that the patient's esophageal tear measured a substantial 6cm in length.

The surgeon meticulously sutured the mucosal and muscular layers, followed by pleural suturing. The operation proceeded without a hitch.