My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1417 - 564: Holding the Fort, A False Alarm (Part 3)

Do not dismiss its severity.

When the mediastinum experiences significant displacement, it can compel adjacent structures to exert pressure upon the healthy lung's bronchus.

In younger patients, perhaps in their twenties or thirties, the bronchial walls, being more pliable, might constrict and distort under this pressure. This can subsequently lead to airway obstruction and resultant breathing difficulties.

This particular condition is frequently termed post-pneumonectomy syndrome by seasoned medical professionals.

An intriguing pattern emerges: this syndrome appears to be more prevalent following pneumonectomy on the right side.

Should such a scenario manifest, it's comparable to healing one malady only to invite another.

At this juncture, due to the patient's compromised breathing, the optimal intervention involves implanting a stent within the constricted and misshapen bronchus.

Even though the patient is elderly, with inherently firmer bronchial walls than those of younger individuals, and furthermore, having undergone a left-sided rather than right-sided pneumonectomy, the risk of post-operative syndrome still lingers.

Specifically, acute pulmonary edema could precipitate a swift escalation in the volume and mass of the remaining right lung. Should clinical vigilance falter, this could culminate in a secondary affliction for the patient.

Adhering to Zhou Can's therapeutic strategy, a sequence of pharmaceutical interventions and immediate medical actions orchestrated a gradual stabilization of the patient’s condition.

A collective exhalation of relief swept through the onlookers.

The atmosphere within the Intensive Care Unit perceptibly softened.

For both physicians and nursing staff, the absence of critically ill individuals brings undeniable solace and contentment. This sentiment is amplified during night shifts, when nurses dread not only a surge of new patients but also any adverse developments among those already admitted.

The medical profession is, without question, an arduous path.

It is taxing, fraught with peril, and emotionally draining.

"Inviting Dr. Zhou for a consultation was unequivocally the correct choice. He conducted the surgery and possesses the most intimate understanding of the patient’s physical state. To be perfectly candid, I harbored concerns about pulmonary embolism!"

Director Hee conveyed, a smile of relief gracing his features.

"Mr. He, even my inclination leaned towards pulmonary embolism. Had the family not objected, I would have advocated for ECMO. Fortunately, it turned out to be a baseless alarm."

Upon hearing these affirmations, the surrounding individuals couldn't help but share in the relieved smiles.

Witnessing a critically ill patient steered back from the precipice instills a profound sense of accomplishment and elation in everyone involved.

"Zhou Can, do you still intend to proceed with those two major surgeries scheduled for tonight?"

Director Xue Yan's inquiry was tinged with a greater urgency.

With the immediate crisis averted, her focus shifted to the pending tasks.

For any department to sustain its prowess, confronting challenging cases daily is a prerequisite.

To date, Zhou Can remains the undisputed, sharpest scalpel in Cardiothoracic Surgery, without equal.

In the realm of surgical proficiency, Zhou Can undeniably occupies the pinnacle.

He exhibits mastery in executing procedures with either unwavering steadiness or remarkable celerity.

When the two facets are combined, his performance is nothing short of adept.

Whether it involves suturing delicate tissues, achieving hemostasis, performing ligations, or executing dissections... his excellence spans virtually every domain.

Surgeons possessing such comprehensive capabilities are exceedingly rare.

The former Director, Hu Kan, far surpassed Zhou Can in terms of manual steadiness. However, in other respects, he generally operated at a director level, and certain surgical skills remained at the associate director tier until his final days.

"Absolutely, I am proceeding with them! I shall be there shortly after my shift concludes."

Zhou Can's expression radiated enthusiasm and a palpable fighting spirit.

His spirited demeanor elicited a chorus of smiles from those present.

This juncture represents a critical phase in the subtle contest with Third Hospital, and Zhou Can is resolute in his intention to escalate the pressure. The greater the number of high-difficulty surgeries he undertakes, and the more stellar his reputation becomes, the more intense the strain on Third Hospital will invariably be.